New York Renaissance Faire

On July 27, 2017 By dancingpalmtreesIn Autism, Halloween, Her Royal Majesty's Gallery of Thrones, Renaissance Faire, Stephen, Stephen Vincent Palmer, Uncategorized

Next month in August during my vacation I hope to take Stephen to the New York Renaissance Faire. He has been there with his Group Home but because of staff layoffs and cutbacks they might not be able to take him again. If we can’t go in August hopefully we will make it there during September. Stephen Loves the entire Renaissance theme and I’d do anything to make him happy. Please keep us in your prayers that God will supply money so we can get our bus/train tickets and attend. Stephen’s favorite activities are dress up, costumes, make believe and magic. My brother Stephen has Autism magic and Autism Super Powers. Stephen’s Happiness means everything to me. Thank you!

DeBorah the Huntress Guardian of the Forest

Halloween 2015

Stephen as Robin Hood October 30, 2015

Robin Hood enjoy M&Ms

The Dark Knight and Spider Woman: Defenders of the Universe

Stephen the Dark Knight scans his sectors

Adult Single Day Admission:

Any Day in 2017 – $20.99

(Regularly $25.00)

Child Single Day Admission:

Any Day in 2017 – $9.99

(Regularly $12.00)

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Offer valid through August 20

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THEME WEEKENDS

Costume Contests, Pirates, Time Travelers, a Masquerade Ball and Bonus Tickets from shopping! There’s something for everyone this season!

PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

Overall winner: Gus Apazidis, “In The Distant Past”

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Halloween 2015

Stephen as Robin Hood October 30, 2015

DeBorah the Huntress Guardian of the Forest

Share Your World – July 17, 2017

On July 17, 2017 By dancingpalmtreesIn "Summer in The City" (With Lyrics) The Lovin' Spoonful, Autism, Autism Activism, Autism Activism Advocate, Curlfest 2017 ~~ Prospect Park --Brooklyn NY, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime, Share Your World – July 17, 2017, Summer, Summertime, SYW5 Comments

https://ceenphotography.com/2017/07/17/share-your-world-july-17-2017/

Share Your World – July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017 Cee Neuner

What is your favorite cheese?

I suppose Cheddar or American Cheese. I enjoy a great many types of cheese but as it contains high amounts of salt I must limit my intake. Bad for those of us with high blood pressure.

Are you left or right handed?

I am right handed. Stephen is left handed.

Do you prefer exercising your mind or your body? How frequently do you do either?

Both. I exercise my mind by watching educational videos on YouTube, reading and of course since I work in a museum viewing artworks on a daily basis. Thanks to the NYC MTA and the poor bus and subway service I have the opportunity several times a week for unscheduled exercise after being let off the subway train 10+ blocks away from my intended destination.

Complete this sentence: Hot days are …THE BEST!!!! I LOVE Hot Weather. My skin, hair, nails and mood improve and brighten up. My hair grows faster and my skin does not suffer from those horrible winter rashes. Summer is my Favorite Season!! I get more done and can spend more time outside in hot weather as opposed to cold weather. Also I can wear my lovely summer dresses!

As long as the temps don’t go over 90 degrees. 100 degrees is not only uncomfortable but dangerous. I drink lots of water. Give me 70 and 85 degree days all year long! They are the best.

Optional Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

Making phone calls to my various elected officials to alert them to vote against trumpcare, keep Medicaid and improve services and programs for adults with Autism. By calling my various Congresspersons, Senators, Reps I hope to get funding restored for the programs and services eliminated due to budget cuts. Always wearing my Autism Advocate hat. I am an Autism Activist!!

Also I had lots of fun at Curlfest on Sunday. Even though it was a really hot day in the park I spent lots of time dancing and having fun!

Looking forward to my vacation in August.

CELEBRATE SUMMER!!!

https://youtu.be/aUl4pjaiG2A

More Calls for Stephen

On July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 By dancingpalmtreesIn AABR, Autism, Autism Activism, Autism Activism Advocate, QCP, Queens, Queens Centers for Progress, Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), Rep. Tom Suozzi, Stephen, Stephen as a Mighty Autism Warrior!!!, Stephen as Autism Warrior!!, Stephen the Transformer, Stephen Vincent Palmer, Uncategorized6 Comments

I did get a positive response from Rep.Tom Suozzi who represents Stephen’s district of Bellerose, Queens. Today I made a call to Congressman Gregory Meeks of Queens. Even though others may think my efforts are futile or may laugh at me I will continue to call as many elected officials as possible. I cannot give up on Stephen. I Love my brother Stephen and would do anything for him.

Restore the programs and services that have been eliminated from Stephens Group Home Residence and Training Center!! Hire more trained staff and No More Layoffs! No cuts to Medicaid! Everyone out there please call! Your Calls DO matter!! If we deluge Our Elected Officials with phone calls, email messages, texts and visits to their offices they must take notice!! No more apathy! Get Involved!!

I encouraged Rep. Tom Suozzi to visit Stephen’s Group Home Residence located at Bellerose, Queens. To Come see the wonderful work QCP does for developmentally disabled adults. Also visit AABR located in Jamaica, Queens which does an excellent job of educating and training adults with multiple disabilities. Plus to Bring as many Congresspersons, Senators and other Reps. Perhaps if our Elected Officials see the faces of the people who will be affected and are affected by budget cuts and possible loss of Medicaid their minds can be swayed.

https://dancingpalmtrees.com/2017/07/12/im-calling-for-stephen-who-are-you-calling-for/

https://dancingpalmtrees.com/2017/07/14/still-calling-for-stephen/

Stephen is a Mighty Autism Warrior. How about you? Please let me know which elected officials you contacted in your area and their response. (This only applies to U.S.A. residents)

#AutismLivesMatter #Autism

Still Calling for Stephen

On July 14, 2017 By dancingpalmtreesIn Autism, Autism Activism, Autism Activism Advocate, James 2:14-17 New King James Version (NKJV) Faith Without Works Is Dead, QCP, Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), Stephen, Stephen as a Mighty Autism Warrior!!!, Stephen as Autism Warrior!!, Stephen Vincent Palmer, Uncategorized12 Comments

Sent this message via Facebook to the Representative for Stephen’s district — Rep. Tom Suozzi.

Good Morning Rep. Suozzi. My brother Stephen Palmer resides in QCP Bellerose, Queens, NY. Stephen does not have conversational language nor can he read or write so I speak for him. Medicaid and SSI are what pay for Stephen to be in his Group Home Residence and to receive health care. Obviously I cannot pay for his health care when I’m barely able to take care of myself. Please Stand Up for those with Disabilities. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves!!

Due to budget cuts often when I call his Group Home Residence I find that there are not enough staff to care for the developmentally/intellectually disabled residents who live there. Gradually as time goes on more and more programs and services are being eliminated. Not only do you need more trained staff but these people need to make more money. Presently Fast Food Workers make more money than Direct Service Providers. This situation makes for high turnover or in some cases neglect.

I do not want to return to the warehousing of special needs people ie Willowbrook that took place during the 50s, 60s, & &70s. Funding for our most vulnerable populations needs to be increased not decreased.

PLEASE NO MORE BUDGET CUTS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY/INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED CHILDREN AND ADULTS!! Thank you.

Just finished up a call with Rep. Tom Suozzi’s office. Spoke with one of his Assistants. Explained my concerns about the health care bill, the budget cuts and the need to increase staff, services and programs to the developmentally disabled persons residing at Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) ~~ Bellerose, Queens, New York. Suggested that Rep. Suozzi make a visit and get to know the residents who live there. Their needs, dreams, goals, desires. I cannot stand by and be apathetic when my brother Stephen’s life is on the line.

http://www.queenscp.org/how-you-can-help/donations/

Stephen May 3, 2010 Birthday

Sober Stephen. Tipsy friends

Stephen Birthday May 3, 1997

Stephen posing by Christmas Tree

Stephen with Spider-man Party Shirt

James 2:14-17

New King James Version (NKJV)

Faith Without Works Is Dead

¹⁴What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? ¹⁵If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, ¹⁶and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? ¹⁷Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.