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elaine1958pink

elaine1958pink Member Posts: 1 Listener

April 2017 in Welcomes and introductions

Hi I'm new here I've 3 adopted young adults who all have various disabilities looking for a bit of support

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Geoark Member, Scope Volunteer Posts: 1,375 Disability Gamechanger

April 2017

Hi @elaine1958pink

Welcome to the community.We are a very friendly group with lots of experience between us.

As an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change!
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Alex Scope Posts: 1,324 Pioneering

April 2017

Hi @elaine1958pink

Great to have you here, welcome to the community.

Anything we can help with today?

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