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Challenging Themselves One Paddle Stroke at a Time
All that was needed was a rousing performance of the iconic Hawaii Five-O theme song to complete the scene as Project Independence clients and staff members climbed aboard an outrigger canoe, paddles in hand, and set off across the calm waters of the Newport Beach Back Bay. For many participants, the experience offered an exciting opportunity to try something new while enjoying the natural beauty of Orange County's coastline. Working together as a team, paddlers learned the basics of outrigger canoeing, coordinated their strokes, and experienced the unique thrill of gliding across the water. The activity required no special adaptations ...
Brian Graham’s Journey to Independence
By Donna Voss, Area Manager A Life at Risk When I first began working with Brian Graham, I was a direct support staff member assigned to assist him in maintaining his independence. Later, as I became his Area Manager, I continued working closely with him and witnessed firsthand one of the most remarkable transformations of my career. Brian lived alone in an apartment in Placentia. During that time, he had become involved with a negative peer group and was struggling with alcohol and substance use. Many times, when I arrived for our scheduled appointments, Brian would not answer the door ...
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