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Social Networking App Helps Moms, Families Connect “Meet Moms In Your Neighborhood Who ‘Get You.’ Meet Families You Can Relate To. Get Advice From Friends And Experts Your Can Trust.” The Wolf + Friends app is designed for women to connect with like-minded women in their neighborhood who are also raising children with special needs such as autism, anxiety, ADHD, sensory processing issues, developmental delays, mental health issues, down syndrome, dyslexia, seizure disorders, behavioral challenges, and other learning differences. In a judgment-free space, members will find their peer to peer support system via direct messages and group chats, making connections with new friends and mentors. Our community will also have access to a curated content feed where they can read relevant news, shop stylish and developmentally appropriate products, and get lifestyle tips from occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, child psychologists, behaviorists, educators, financial advisors, and other experts. TV Shows Featuring More Characters With Disabilities The number of characters with disabilities on prime-time television this year is set to hit a record high. There will be 18 regularly-appearing characters with disabilities on prime-time network shows during the <strong>2018</strong>- 2019 season, accounting for 2.1 percent of portrayals. The count comes from a report released Thursday by GLAAD, a media advocacy organization for the gay and lesbian community. The group annually assesses representation of minority groups — including people with disabilities — on television. GLAAD looked at 857 characters expected to appear on scripted prime-time shows broadcast on ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX and NBC. NBC will feature the greatest number of characters with disabilities at six, the report found, followed by The CW at four, ABC and CBS at three each and FOX at two. Characters include a physician with autism on “The Good Doctor,” a teen with cerebral palsy on “Speechless” and multiple shows featuring wheelchair users. By comparison, last year’s report found 16 characters with disabilities on prime-time television or 1.8 percent of those portrayed. This year’s number is the highest since GLAAD started tracking the prevalence of disabilities on television in 2010. Nonetheless, the report notes that disability representation on television remains far short of the true percentage of Americans with disabilities. Reprinted from Disability Scoop
Tips for a Thriftier Thanksgiving 1. Turkey is usually about 40 percent of the cost of the meal. Save money by buying a store-brand frozen turkey (with a coupon) instead of a fresh bird. Be sure to allow enough time to thaw the bird: one day in the fridge for every five pounds. 2. Save money by making your own Thanksgiving basics such as breadcrumbs, whipped cream, pie crusts, and chicken stock. 3. Potatoes are cheaper by the bag. Can't use a whole bag? Split it with a thrifty-minded pal. Same thing goes for buying butter, eggs, sugar, and flour at big box stores like Costco or Sam's Club. Split the packages with friends and you're sharing the savings. 4. Herbs are cheaper if you buy in bulk bins where you can purchase only the small amounts you need. 5. Look for store coupons and weekly specials, especially during the holidays when retailers are trying to attract you into the stores. 6. Choose generic or store brands. They're less expensive but just as good as big name brands. 7. Canned cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie filling, buy these canned goods the week before Thanksgiving, when they typically are on sale. 8. Like canned goods, frozen ingredients can cost a lot less than fresh. 9. Go to the store with a shopping list and stick to your list. Impulse buys add up quickly. 10. Thanksgiving potlucks are a great way to share the big feast (and the cost) with family and friends. It's a win- Southwestern Turkey Casserole Ingredients • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained • 1 cup sour cream • 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips • 10 ounces cooked turkey, diced 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken soup, mushroom soup, chili peppers and sour cream. 3. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with corn tortillas. Follow with a layer of turkey. Pour soup mixture over turkey, sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat layers and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Holiday Assistance from Fairfield County 211 <strong>2018</strong> Thanksgiving/Christmas Programs To apply for Holiday Assistance Programs: Includes Thanksgiving food, Christmas food, and Christmas gifts, please contact 2-1-1 or 740- 687-0500 to find out where you can apply for assistance. The Christmas Assistance Programs: Designed to provide Fairfield County Residents with food baskets and gifts for Christmas. Gifts are provided for children age birth to 16 (in most cases) who are residing in the household. To qualify for Holiday Assistance Programs: • The household in which the family resides must be in Fairfield County. • The household must meet the eligibility guidelines. • The household must not receive duplication of services by another program for Christmas Assistance.
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