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The Arc Mid-South's organization number with Kroger is 81469.  Do you already have an account?  Please sign in here and link your Kroger Plus Card to The Arc Mid-South.  If you don't have access to the internet, please contact The Arc at (901) 327-2473 for assistance.  

What are your greatest abilities?

People with disabilities also have great abilities.  Therefore my question for you is as a person with a disability, what is it about your abilities that encourage you to keep going?  Let me know your thoughts.

How can you be a good employee?

According to the article below, more people with disabilities are finding jobs.  I like working because it makes me feel like a productive citizen.  When I’m on a job I want to remain dedicated in order to keep it because it shows that I am fighting the good fight despite my disability.  How can we show employers that we are dedicated workers?  Are you always on time?  Do you go above and beyond what is asked of you?  How do you request the accommodations that you need? 

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/08/01/jobs-july-14/19566/

How do you give back?

As a person with a disability, I’ve come across other individuals with disabilities who are less fortunate than I am and therefore don’t have a good support system.  I am fortunate enough that I wasn’t among that group of people.  However, I believe that we are all a minute away from being less fortunate.  Because of this, I am a strong and firm believer in giving back to a community that has given so much to me.  Here’s a question for you, as an individual how do you give back to the community?  Is it through volunteer work?  Donating to a organization that stands for something you believe in?  Speaking at different venues and sharing your story?  And etc.  Think about it and let me know your thoughts.

How do you express your feelings?

People with disabilities experience daily stresses in my opinion.  However, oftentimes they're not comfortable with expressing those feelings are maybe they don’t know how.  Just like others with disabilities, I oftentimes struggle with what setting is the best to express my feelings.  For me lately, a group setting has been the best because I am able to put a situation out on the table and receive feedback from people who understand me.  Whereas in a one on one setting it is much harder due to the fact that nine times out of ten you’re speaking with someone who can empathize with you rather someone who can sympathize.  Here’s a question: in what setting is it easier for you to express your feelings?  Do you express them and all?  Let me know your thoughts.