Tim and Keith Harris | StoryCorps

“I wanted to own a restaurant ever since I was a kid.”

Tim’s Place, a restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is named after a young man with Down Syndrome, Tim Harris.

Tim calls it “the world’s friendliest restaurant.” He works there six days a week and greets each customer at the door.

For StoryCorps, Tim sat down with his father, Keith, who helped him start the business in 2010.

Tim and Keith Harris | StoryCorps

Wow, another moving story from Story Corps.  I especially appreciate their discussion of how each perceived their role as father and son.  If I am every in Albuquerque, NM I know exactly where I will be eating.  Who doesn't love a great meal with a side of excellent hugs!

Bonnie and Myra Brown | StoryCorps

“When I was a kid, I didn't realize that you were different.”

Bonnie Brown came to StoryCorps with her teenage daughter, Myra.

Bonnie is intellectually disabled with a low IQ. For the past 18 years she’s worked at the same Wendy’s.

Here, her daughter asks her about being a mom.

Bonnie and Myra Brown | StoryCorps

What I wish I knew...

A beautiful and powerful video of parents sharing what they wish they knew the day of diagnosis.

Double click to play full screen.

Sharing an RDI Journey

Watch live streaming video from autismone2 at livestream.com

Parent and RDI Consultant shares her RDI Journey

Blogs I Follow

On the left hand side you'll notice that there are a few blogs that I follow.  I think one of the most wonderful things about the internet, is the ease in which we can now connect with networks of support.  Recently, one of my most favorite blogs shared a particularly moving post from a guest author.

The story and video are moving.
Ely and Mum Laura