Welcome Back
Readers ~
I came
across this inspirational story that
was featured last night on the
news It's nice to know that there are
still people in this world that care!
Over 43
years working on the job, O. J Richardson has made it his priority to help
people as they navigate their way through the Metro Station in Downtown DC. But
none are more special than the students at St. Coletta in Southeast DC. You
see, they have a variety of disabilities ranging from autism to physical
impairments; as part of outstanding
learning curriculum, they are
taught how to use maps and
distinguish between the different routes.
Richardson helps out whenever he can. He says,
"My mother instilled in us the right way to go!" In helping to teach
these lessons now, they are not only gaining knowledge for the future; but they
are gaining confidence in their ability to remain independent as well.
18-year-old Ricky Thomas Byers puts it best when he says, "[I want to] got
my own place [and] call my own shots.."
