The K of C in Henderson gave me my bed, after my Real Brother contacted them in CO. I have a soft spot in my heart for them, and have had for a good many years. Since I was a child, even!
I’m very happy to know that Down Syndrome is one of their programs.
When I worked for the bus system in Vegas, we had daily bus service for the kids who worked at a place called “Opportunity Village,” where they were taught how to do simple jobs (depending on their mental and physical abilities) and I often rode the bus with some of them. They were the most fun!
They loved getting paid and taunted each other about the bottom lines on their checks. Even 3¢ was a matter of great fun!
Our local Walmart employs a number of intellectually-challenged people. The more that can be done to employ everyone who wants to work, the better!
Vlad and I both got all the questions right on our Jeopardy calendar. He’s keeping track of the winner each week, and at the end of the year, one of us will get a prize. Other family members sometimes play, but not consistently enough to win much over a year.