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What do good eggs and being a professional school counselor have in common? Find out more on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Pat Shoemaker introduces us to Sharon Stiefel, an award winning Professional School Counselor and author of the “Good Egg Group.” For more information about Sharon’s book, The Good Egg Group, you can go to MarcoProducts.com. […]

According to the Autism Society, The prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010. According to the CDC 1 in 68 children born in the U.S. have an autism spectrum disorder making Autism the fastest-growing developmental disability. Find out more on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Pat Shoemaker discusses […]

It’s been said that by the year 2030, at least 3.5 million more healthcare professionals will be needed. In Montgomery County, the current need for nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants is acute.  The Family & Nursing Care Foundation said that “this is not an acceptable situation.” On this episode of Connecting Our Community you will find out […]

Our schools reflect our changing demographics but what about our library books? Can our children see themselves represented when they look for a book to read? On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker will introduce you to two local award winning children’s authors. Karen Leggett Abouraya is a journalist and the author of Hands […]

When we think about young adults with intellectual disabilities, we don’t often associate them with going to college. After tonight’s episode we should all be able to think differently.   On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker speaks with Dr. Meg Grigal, the Co-Director of THINK College and Senior Research Fellow with the […]

According to a recent study by the CDC, “Obesity rates for children with disabilities are 58% higher than for children without disabilities.” Our two guests have taken action towards a solution. Host Pat Shoemaker speaks with Jared Ciner, the Executive Director and founder of Social Physical Interactive Respectful Inclusive Teamwork Club (S.P.I. R. I. T.), fitness for […]

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. On this episode of Connecting Our Community you will get some great information about the great […]

This is part II of the program featuring motivational speaker, performer and sign language professional, the Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson with host Pat Shoemaker. Dr. Anderson has multiple degrees and has specialized in sign language. Dr. Raymont Anderson and Pat Shoemaker continue their discussion about sign language and the hearing impaired community. On this episode the […]

On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker discusses sign language and the hearing impaired with the Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson. Dr. Anderson has multiple degrees and has specialized in sign language. His chorus group, Believe, performs all around the area for both the deaf and hearing communities.   The Center for Living the […]

Seniors sharing their knowledge and experience with young people that need their attention and help. What a great idea and a great program! Host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Tricia Wilson, the Director of Volunteer Outreach for the Heyman Interages Center and former Broadcaster, Bill Torrey. Bill Torrey is an outstanding volunteer with the Heyman […]