Tuesday, September 27, 2011
A student recently sent me an article about person-first language. The article does a great job of exploring different perspectives on why some people prefer to use person-first language. In this case, the language of choice is “a person with autism” while others...
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The Hogg Foundation is so excited to officially announce the launch of our new brand! As you may have noticed, over the past several weeks our new logo has been popping up on Facebook, Twitter and in the Daily Clips email. We now have officially launched the brand on...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
As project director of the East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery I have had the opportunity to be involved in many activities over the past year. My experience with the coalition members has been one of the most satisfying and rewarding. Last month, along...
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
What is your recovery story? How has your journey to recovery and wellness changed your path? The Hogg Foundation in recognition of Recovery Month, wants you to share your personal stories of recovery on our Facebook page. Each person’s journey of recovery is...
Friday, September 9, 2011
It was a day in time that changed the course of history… for everyone. Often events occur from day to day that affect us. These events may affect many of us, a few of us, only one of us…but rarely does it affect all of us at once. On September 11th I will remember...
Friday, September 9, 2011
Austin’s Public Safety Commission may consider new boarding home regulations for people who experience mental illness at a public hearing on Monday, September 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda for the meeting hasn’t been posted yet, but you can...