For many with a disability, sleep does not come easy, which can lead to anxiety. Aaron Tanner shares a 24-hour loop of gentle rain sounds he found to help him fall asleep.
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For many years, Labor Day meant it was time for the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon with entertainer Jerry Lewis. Aaron Tanner gives a summary of this once important fundraiser that helped raise money for Muscular Dystrophy awareness and research.
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Libraries are a calm respite in a noisy world. Aaron Tanner explains the benefits of the local public library in today’s society, especially for those who have a disability.
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In the past, many teens got a part-time job during the summer months and after school. Aaron Tanner shares his experience working his first paying job at a fast-food restaurant with Asperger Syndrome.
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The first Sunday in August is National Friendship Day. Despite having Aspergers, Aaron Tanner describes his friendships. He also shares a resource for those in our area with a disability who need support.
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In his latest post, Aaron Tanner shares the story of a talented athlete he saw while watching a talented game show who excels in archery despite being born without arms.
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The 4th of July and fireworks go together as an American holiday. For those with sensory processing issues, enjoying this particular staple can be a challenge with the bright, flashing lights and loud noise. Aaron Tanner shares his thoughts about fireworks as well as tips and alternative activities for a spectacular mid-summer holiday.
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Although the Great Smoky Mountains is one of the most popular tourist destinations for families, visiting the area can be a challenge for those with a disability. Aaron Tanner shares how one can visit the park, along with popular attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, without leaving the comfort of their home.
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Every summer, many people living in north Alabama head down to the beaches of the Florida Panhandle to cool off in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Aaron Tanner shares a wonderful resource in that region for helping those on the Autism spectrum through water sports called Autism Surfs.
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For the past couple of months, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced people to practice social distancing. Aaron Tanner offers one perspective of handling quarantine as someone with a disability.
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For over fifty years, Joni Eareckson Tada has served as an advocate and inspiration for those living with a disability. Aaron Tanner shares a summary of her life and how her organization Joni and Friends helped him during difficult times of living with special needs.
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Last October, while visiting family, Aaron Tanner visited two of the United States’ most historic sites, Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania and the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland. He discusses visiting these two iconic places from a person with a disability.
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Exercise and physical activity are essential for well-being, even for those with a disability. In this post, Aaron Tanner shares some of the benefits of exercise for someone with special needs.
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Insomnia is a common issue for those with a disability. As an adult with Aspergers, Aaron Tanner shares some tips he discovered that help him on nights when its hard to fall asleep.
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During trying times, people need a social group to belong. Aaron Tanner discusses how his church accepted him despite his Aspergers and the importance of those with a disability to belong to a physical community for support.
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In this post, Aaron Tanner shares a story written by Pamela A. Keene of Alabama Living about the importance of Miracle League Baseball as a social and recreational outlet for individuals in Alabama with a disability.
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How does someone communicate with an individual with a language or communication disability what to do during bad weather? Aaron Tanner shares a picture-based resource from the National Weather Service about talking with people who have cognitive issues the steps to take during an event such as a tornado or thunderstorm and why this information is especially important here in north Alabama.
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In today’s fast-paced society, it is easy to become too dependent on smartphones and social media. Aaron Tanner shares why too much usage of either item is detrimental to those on the Autism spectrum and what steps he is taking to break free from this habit.
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New Orleans is a party city that is fun as well as sensory overloading. Aaron Tanner shares his thoughts about a trip he made to New Orleans in 2018 and how people with disabilities can navigate the streets of the Big Easy.
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Every ten years, the United States government gets a count of everyone in the nation. Aaron Tanner describes not only how the Census works but why those with a disability should participate in the survey.
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