Hi all,
you do not know how much i enjoy hearing about how these situations have affected you.
you see, this is what I do for a living 5 days a week. We have over 120 developmentally disabled adults in the day program in which I am an instructor.
Some days can be very trying. You would not believe. Other days can be so up-lifting and inspiring. I am underpaid for what I do, making under 20k yr, but the spiritual reward is priceless. Do not ever miss an opportunity to perform for our "special" friends.
Jim
ps you would be very surprised at the amount of musical trivia knowledge these people have. Music means an awful lot to many of them. Especially those who have little means to even communicate.