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ADHD and AAC: Celebrating Neurodiversity and Communication
October is ADHD and AAC Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and celebrating neurodiversity and communication. Both ADHD Awareness Month and AAC Awareness Month take place every October, creating an opportunity to recognize the different ways people think, learn, communicate, and express themselves.

Marisa Conners
6 hours ago3 min read


Stronger Together: Supporting Those Affected by Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, learn about breast health, and support people and families affected by breast cancer. The pink ribbon symbolizes hope, strength, and solidarity as communities honor survivors, remember those lost, and stand with those facing the disease. The month also promotes education, research, open conversations, and early detection, while reminding everyone that no one should face breast cancer alone. According to the

Marisa Conners
Oct 52 min read


Hope Has a Voice: Why Suicide Prevention Matters
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind people that they are not alone. Suicide prevention begins with something that may seem simple, but can make a profound difference: being willing to notice, listen, and care. Sometimes a person doesn't need us to have the perfect words. They simply need someone to see them, hear them, and remind them that they matter. Suicide prevention is about more than responding to a crisi

Marisa Conners
Sep 173 min read


Fencing, Gardening & Growing: How a Garden Reflects Life
There is something beautiful about watching a garden come to life. It starts with an empty space, a little vision, and a whole lot of hope. Then, little by little, something begins to grow. That is exactly what is happening at CorMission. Our garden development is becoming so much more than a landscaping project. It is becoming a place where people can gather, learn, work, create, and simply enjoy being part of their community. And in many ways, the garden itself is a reflect

Marisa Conners
Sep 173 min read


Introducing Making Space and Ascend Fellowship Program
Have you ever wished there was a place where disabled professionals could find meaningful career opportunities, build new skills, and connect with a supportive community? I recently discovered just that through Making Space, and I wanted to share my experience.

Marisa Conners
Jul 202 min read


Remembering With Love: How People Can Support Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.
June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to supporting all the people with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, promoting brain health, and joining the fight. More than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia worldwide, and two-thirds of Americans have at least one major potential risk factor for dementia. People with Alzheimer’s or dementia experience difficulty remembering, memory loss, trouble thinking, struggling to control thei

Marisa Conners
Jul 63 min read


Autism Is A Journey: How People With Autism Navigate Their Life.
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about autism and celebrating the achievements and successes of individuals on the autism spectrum

Marisa Conners
Apr 92 min read


Hearts in Action: How Local High School Students Are Making a Difference in the IDD Community
Volunteering with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is a meaningful opportunity to build genuine connections

Marisa Conners
Mar 262 min read


Fashion Is My Voice
Fashion has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a little girl, I fell completely in love with self-expression through clothing—especially anything pink.

Marisa Conners
Feb 163 min read


2026: What A Fresh Start Really Looks Like For Me
2025 was an incredible year for me. I took three major trips, landed my first remote job, explored exciting new opportunities

Marisa Conners
Jan 292 min read


It’s a Wonderful Time of the Year: What I Am Grateful for This Christmas Season
Christmas is a wonderfully warm and joyful season filled with festive traditions, meaningful memories, music, movies, and moments of reflection.

Marisa Conners
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Limitless Grounds: CorMission Coffee Shop
Coffee shops are often more than a place to grab a drink—they’re spaces for connection, comfort, and community.

Marisa Conners
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Healing Through Joy and Play: How Recreational Therapy Promotes Inclusion
Recreational therapy has been an empowering part of my journey. It has helped me express myself, build confidence, and discover joy through creative and meaningful activities.

Marisa Conners
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Introducing CorMission
Hi, everyone! I am Marisa Conners, a fashion-loving entrepreneur, designer, blogger, and disability advocate living with cerebral palsy. I am also a Remote Blog Intern for CorMission.

Marisa Conners
Sep 30, 20252 min read
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