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To: Tax-chick

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!


2,271 posted on 05/31/2020 8:07:10 AM PDT by Monkey Face (Remember: Do not grab another person's facemask. It's a 15 yard penalty and automatic 1st Down!)
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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.


2,273 posted on 05/31/2020 8:10:50 AM PDT by Tax-chick (You can't buy happiness, but you can buy books! (Washington County, UT, Library))
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