Christian ‘Rico’ Martinez: From Trauma to Triumph – A Story of Redemption, Rap, and Recovery
June 9, 2025
He’s got a story to tell, and he knows it. For Christian “Rico” Martinez, the future is now as clear as it ever has been—he will use his story to […]
Andrea Fossum’s Story: Finding Recovery, Purpose, and a Place to Thrive at QLI
May 30, 2025
It is April 2025. The iPad unlocks. With a darting hand, Andrea Fossum pulls up Facebook, and a few more taps get her to her friend Jennifer Cady’s page. She […]
Oscar Guillamondegui | The Calling
March 3, 2023
It seems some are born with a calling. From a young age, they march clearly towards the goal they are inspired to pursue: garnering qualifications, showing proficiency, and knocking down […]
Speech and Life Skills: The Power of Communication and Cognition
June 21, 2022
Communication and cognition—two words that affect how we interact with our world. We communicate with our coworkers, family, and friends, by speaking to them, texting them, emailing them, and through […]
Renewed Voice | Michael Daavettila’s Journey Back to Speech
May 13, 2020
It’s a simple harmonica mount. An altogether nondescript nickel-plated halo that hugs its wearer’s neck. It holds in place a similarly unpretentious harmonica between the jaws of a spring clamp. […]