Keep Calm and FaceBook On

It has definitely proven a lot more difficult to keep up with blogging since I've returned to practice as a disability lawyer, but do not fear; A Primer on Special Needs and the Law is not going anywhere.

I know this blawg provides a valuable service for the disability community and yes, I actually do enjoy blogging (not that you would know it by the significant decrease in posting over the past few years). It's here to stay.

However, I would like to point people to my FB page, where you will find posts of a somewhat more regular nature. Notice I didn't say you would find daily, weekly or even monthly posts, just somewhat more regular posting.

My FB posts for today and tomorrow, for example, both deal with articles I recently came across in a legal newsletter. Once upon a time, at least one of those articles would have been turned into a blog post. But alas, time is short so I do what I can.

On another note, no, I have most assuredly not forgotten about the much-promised revamped Nova Scotia Adult Representation Kit. It's just that I've been spending more time actually applying for representation on behalf of my clients than reworking the product, which, depending on your point of view could be a very good/bad thing.

And, should you require more, you can always contact me through the MMC Legal Services site. I am always happy to chat.

* Yeah, I know, my apologies for the post's title. It was either that or "When in Doubt, FaceBook". 
The lesser greater of two evils, perhaps?

Community Living Month ... Who Knew?

FROM NSACL:

October is Community Living Month!

For 64 years the family voice has guided the work of NSACL, and we are committed to ensuring that individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families have the support they require to live full and inclusive lives in their community. Having access to all that our communities offer means every citizen, regardless of their disability, can choose how they live their life. Community living can mean having the ability to choose your school, where you work, where you live, and where you hang out with your friends. The opportunity for every person to engage in a full and inclusive life impacts us all and shapes our community. We are celebrating Community Living Month by asking people:

“What does community living mean to you?”

People from Nova Scotia and several other provinces have shared their responses to this question. We have heard from first voices, students, families and other Nova Scotians such as, MP Andy Fillmore, MLA Claudia Chender, and Mayor Mike Savage, make sure to check them out on Facebook and Twitter.

The month is almost over but there is still time to participate, help us spread the word by taking a photo of yourself or someone holding the #InclusionNS sign or take a photo of what you think community living is. Post your photos using #InclusionNS or send it to us and we will share it on our social media!

So Much To Post ...

... so little time!

I do have many, many things I want to share with you, dear readers.

From a question to see how interested some might be in a new little project I have up my sleeve to a post chock-full of highly "educatable" links, to information on a NBACL financial website, to more on the issue of obesity as a disability to ... well, you get the point.

Actually, that's part of the reason why I've mused about the possibility of using Twitter in the past - just to have the ability to post quick little notes on things that come across my desk, without having  to take the time to do a full blawg post.

At some later point,  a few of those things may get a more in-depth look in the form of a blawg post. But at least there would be less likelihood of things getting lost altogether. Because, yes, I must sadly admit, that  by the time I have a chance to get back and look at some items with an eye to a blawg post, I realize they're really too dated to bother with.

So, having said that, now seems a good enough time as any to ask yet again ... would anyone be interested in following me on Twitter for that purpose?

I can pretty much guarantee you that you would find a much more consistent (to say nothing of greater) flow of interesting things coming your way. Because the vast majority of the time, it's time and not material that I lack; blawg posts taking a fair bit more time to compose than they do to read. So tell me what you think.

And now, in penance for having not yet gotten to any of those things I still intend to share with you, I point you to the Places To Be List in the sidebar, which I did manage to update this evening with some new current happening events.

And with that, I will bid you a fond adieu. Until we meet again.
Which, you know, shouldn't be too long from now...