HAJS Annual Newsletter 2024 - We Did More - Flipbook - Page 32
A s a n I n d i a n A m e r i c a n w i t h a u t i s m , m y l i f e i s e n r i c h e d by c u l t u r a l e x p e r i e n c e s w i t h
s u p p o r t f r o m m y p a r e n t s a n d H e a l t h a n d J oy. T h e i r a s s i s t a n c e h e l p s m e c e l e b r a t e D i w a l i ,
e n j oy h o m e m a d e m e a l s , a n d b l e n d m y I n d i a n h e r i t a g e w i t h A m e r i c a n c u l t u r e . To g e t h e r , w e
explore festivals, community events, and active treatments, enhancing my understanding
of
my
roots.
Their
guidance
simplifies
social
interactions,
fostering
belonging
and
allowing me to work on skills to increase my independent living through support goals
What my life looks like culturally!
w h i l e a c t i v e l y c o n t r i b u t i n g t o m y c o m m u n i t y.
