Rise Up
Image: A diverse group of people standing or in wheelchairs, looking at each other, laughing, at a park.
This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a space for:
- individuals 18+ navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
- community members and partners to connect with the population and share resources
- support persons to meet other support persons
Image: Ali, a white female with long curly dirty blonde hair, wearing a blue and white stripped dress, standing next to a sunflower with an excited face.
Organizer: Ali Rheaume
After sustaining a brain injury and a medication reaction in 2016, I have progressed from a 10% functioning level to where I am now. I personally navigate disability daily among not only brain injury, but also Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Auditory Processing Disorder, Narcolepsy, Dysautonomia, Reactive Ketotic Hypoglycemia, and more.
My background includes education, public speaking, coaching, ministry, art, and more. I serve on the Brain Injury Council of MA and the Franklin Disability Commission.
Important Information
Date & Location:
Third Saturday of each month
Location: Franklin United Methodist Church
82 West Central Street, Franklin
Outline of the Hour:
- meet each other
- a word from Ali and any community partner of the day
- group discussion
- open social time
Other:
- Please avoid fragrances for allergy considerations
- Please be mindful to help keep this a low sensory environment
- If someone under the age of 18 is interested in attending, please email me to see if it would be a good fit
Rise Up does not provide support services during the social time. If you or your loved one typically requires a 1:1 assistant or support person, we require that the parent/caregiver/aide remain for the gathering to assist. We welcome the parent/caregiver who wants to join us and socialize!
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Image: Ali wearing a white t-shirt and black knee-length leggings, sitting in her wheelchair with arms extended, on a bike path with a lake behind her.
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