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<p align=right style='text-align:right'><img width=672 height=230
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alt="Disability Connection Newsletter. This section has four photographs from left to right. A woman, who has spina bifida and a learning disability, stands next to her scooter. A young man, who has Costello Syndrome, bags groceries in a supermarket. A Veteran who is blind sits in a chair at his office. A woman, who has a Spinal Cord Injury, advocates for people with multiple disabilities."><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align=right style='text-align:right'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>January 2014 </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:
18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Disability Connection: 10 Activities
to Make This Year Count</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>1. Become a Self-Advocate. </span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>According to the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&http://www.ncwd-youth.info/tip-sheet/becoming-a-self-advocate">National
Collaborative on Workforce and Disability</a>, “Self-advocates ask for what
they need and want, and try to have as much of a say as possible in making
their own life decisions.” People with disabilities may self-advocate, for
example, on issues such as independent living, housing, health care and
employment. The <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&101&&&http://www.selfadvocacyonline.org/">Self-Advocacy
Online</a> website, a partnership between the Research and Training Center on
Community Living and The Arc, was specifically designed to help people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities learn how to advocate for
themselves and take charge of their lives. Site visitors can <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&102&&&http://www.selfadvocacyonline.org/learning/">learn
about self-advocacy</a>, <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://www.selfadvocacyonline.org/find/">find
groups</a> in their community and <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&http://www.selfadvocacyonline.org/stories/">watch
story videos</a> from other self-advocates. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>2. Reduce Your Clutter.</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> You have opened the gifts, eaten
the leftovers and now your house is full of new things after the holiday
season. The start of the New Year is a prime opportunity to rid your house of
clutter. Tackle one room at a time and sort things to keep, trash or give
away. Designate a place for everything, organize with boxes and store things
you don’t currently need. If you are not sure what you should keep or toss, <em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&105&&&http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning-organizing/clean-out-clutter#slide-1">Good
Housekeeping</a></span></em> has a guide for you. You can also read <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&106&&&http://www.smartgivers.org/Donating_Goods">these
tips</a> about what you should know before donating goods to charity.
Much-loved <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&107&&&http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/heloise/clutter-control-sep04">home
advice columnist Heloise</a> breaks down cleaning tasks by how long they
should take. Finally, the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&108&&&http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-your-house-in-20-minutes-a-day-for-30-days-131142">Apartment
Therapy blog</a> offers steps to clean your home in a month, spending 20
minutes each day on a specific task. So put on some fun music and get
started! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>3. Become a Mentor.</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Want to make a meaningful and
long-lasting, positive impact on the kids in your community?<strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></strong>Then think about
becoming a mentor. Mentors may help children with school work or participate
with them in activities, such as sports and visits to museums. In the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&109&&&http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps/foster-grandparents">Foster
Grandparents</a> program, offered through <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&110&&&http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps">Senior
Corps</a>, volunteers tutor and assist children in reading, writing and math
skills while also acting as a role model, advocate and friend. <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&111&&&http://www.bestbuddies.org/">Best
Buddies International</a> creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships
among peers and adults for students with intellectual disabilities in middle
school, high school and college. <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&112&&&http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.9iILI3NGKhK6F/b.5962335/k.BE16/Home.htm">Big
Brothers Big Sisters</a> volunteers are paired with “children facing
adversity” to help them succeed in the classroom and in life. The program
maintains more than 75,000 active matches in more than 370 communities
nationwide. (Organizations generally require mentors to make a monthly time
commitment, and some may ask for references or conduct a background check.) </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>4. Volunteer. </span></strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Make 2014 the year to volunteer. There is a wide
variety of opportunities for service work based on where your interests lie.
Sports fans can look to the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&113&&&http://www.specialolympics.org/Sections/Get_Involved/Get_Involved.aspx">Special
Olympics</a>, or even a local sports team, to keep score, coach or cheer for
the athletes. Volunteer for the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&114&&&http://www.habitat.org/getinv/volunteer_programs/veterans.aspx">Habitat
for Humanity Veterans Build Program</a> to help construct a new home for a
veteran or make repairs to an existing one. Perhaps you enjoy your pets or
service animals – find your closest shelter on the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&115&&&http://www.aspca.org/adopt/shelters">ASPCA
website</a> to bring some tender loving care to furry friends. You can also
visit your local <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&116&&&http://www.foodpantries.org/">food
bank</a> or <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&117&&&http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/foodbanks/index.html">soup
kitchen</a>, as well as check with your local hospital or nursing home to
find out if they need any help. <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&118&&&http://www.volunteermatch.org/">VolunteerMatch</a>,
a website that connects volunteers with service projects, can get you started
today. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>5. Prepare for Tax Season.</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Why wait until the last minute when
you can begin to file your federal tax return as early as January 31<sup>st</sup>.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers to watch its <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&119&&&http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos">instructional
YouTube videos</a> before preparing their taxes. These videos are also
offered in <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&120&&&http://www.youtube.com/IRSvideosASL">American
Sign Language</a> and <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&121&&&http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204170,00.html">transcribed</a>
on the IRS website. Low to moderate income working individuals and families
should find out if they are eligible for the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&122&&&http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96406,00.html">Earned
Income Tax Credit</a> (EITC) by using the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&123&&&http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=130102,00.html">EITC
Assistant</a> online tool. If you have questions, you can call the IRS
toll-free at <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1-800-829-1040</span></strong>
(TDD: 1-800-829-4059) or visit your local <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&124&&&http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-Your-Local-IRS-Office-1">Taxpayer
Assistance Center</a> for face-to-face tax assistance. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>6. Encourage Healthy Habits.</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Did you know that nearly one in
every three American kids is overweight or obese? The good news for parents
and caregivers is that you can set a healthy example by changing eating and
exercise habits together as a family. <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-style:normal'>The goal of the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&125&&&http://www.letsmove.gov/"><i>Let’s
Move!</i></a></span></em> initiative, launched by First Lady Michelle Obama,
is to put children on the path to a healthy future. The website contains
helpful information for families on <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&126&&&http://www.letsmove.gov/learn-facts/epidemic-childhood-obesity">childhood
obesity</a>, <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&127&&&http://www.letsmove.gov/eat-healthy">nutrition
tips</a> and <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&128&&&http://www.letsmove.gov/get-active">physical
activities</a> to get kids moving. <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&129&&&http://www.choosemyplate.gov/kids/index.html">MyPlate
Kids’ Place</a> uses a place setting to show healthy portions of the five
food groups and offers games, activity sheets, videos, songs and recipes to
educate kids about nutrition. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>7. Visit a Museum.</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> With chilly winter days ahead,
spend some time indoors at a museum or exhibit and soak up new knowledge.
Many museums across the country strive to make their displays accessible to
all visitors. Examples include the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&130&&&http://www.si.edu/Visit/VisitorsWithDisabilities">Smithsonian
Museums</a> in Washington, D.C., <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&131&&&http://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/programs-for-visitors-with-disabilities">The
Metropolitan Museum of Art</a> in New York City, the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&132&&&http://www.midway.org/wheelchair">USS
Midway Museum</a> in San Diego and the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&133&&&http://www.mos.org/accessibility">Museum
of Science</a> in Boston. Some museums even have disability-friendly days
during which specially-trained guides are on hand, crowds are minimal and
children are free to explore at their own pace. <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&134&&&http://discoverymuseums.org/EspeciallyForMe">The
Discovery Museums</a> in Acton, Massachusetts, the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&135&&&http://www.cdm.org/viewPage.asp?mlid=295">Children's
Discovery Museum of San Jose</a> and the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&136&&&http://thechildrensmuseum.org/open">Seattle
Children’s Museum</a>, to name a few, offer such special events. When
planning your trip, you may want to call ahead to learn about other
accessibility services that are available. You may also enjoy the <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&137&&&http://museumofdisability.org/virtual-museum/">virtual
museum</a> offered by the Museum of disABILITY History from the comfort of
your home. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>8. Read a Book.</span></strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'> Perhaps you have been meaning to read the book that
has been sitting on your nightstand, or maybe you are simply looking for new
reading material. This year, vow to stretch your brain and read something
new. The U.S. Department of Labor’s list of <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&138&&&http://www.dol.gov/100/books-shaped-work/">Books
that Shaped Work in America</a> is a great place to start. Other book lists
include <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The New York
Times’</span></em> <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&139&&&http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/overview.html">Best
Sellers</a>, the American Library Association’s <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&140&&&http://booklistonline.com/faq">Booklist
Online</a> and the New York Public Library’s list of <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&141&&&http://www.nypl.org/childrens100">100
Great Children’s Books</a>. In addition, the National Library Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) offers a <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&142&&&http://www.loc.gov/nls/newsreleases/archive/2013-09-24.html">free
Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) mobile app</a> for library patrons
who have low vision, blindness or a physical disability that makes reading
regular print difficult. Readers can use the app to download audio and
braille books from their NLS BARD accounts. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>9. Start a New Hobby.</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Learning a new hobby is not only
fun, but can also increase your confidence by putting you outside of your
comfort zone. Whether it is line dancing, painting, carpentry, scuba diving,
journaling, gardening or another activity, the key is to pick something you
have never done before, but have always wanted to do. There are many benefits
to starting a hobby. Hobbies involve new skills and working towards a goal.
Studies show that they can reduce stress, increase self-esteem and give us a
sense of fulfillment. You will also meet new people and maybe even make
lifelong friends. Look on sites, such as <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&143&&&http://discoverahobby.com/">Discover
A Hobby</a>, <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&144&&&http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=hobby+classes&find_loc=&ns=1&ls=62d8bd9d68a4f5eb">Yelp</a>
or <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&145&&&http://www.eventbrite.com/">Eventbrite</a>,
to search for classes or workshops near you. You can also check out listings
from your local adult education program or craft stores. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>10. Stick to Your Resolutions.</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> January is the month for making New
Year’s resolutions, but it can be hard to continue them during the rest of
the year. The American Psychological Association gives tips on how to <a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&146&&&http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resolution.aspx">make
your resolutions stick</a>. One idea from <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA5LjI3Mjk2NDYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwOS4yNzI5NjQ2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTI3NDI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9bWNpa2V5Y0Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1tY2lrZXljQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&147&&&http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/how-to-keep-new-years-resolutions">Good
Housekeeping</a></span></em> is to write down the specific goals you want to
accomplish. This will help you track your progress and boost your commitment.
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