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When you hear the word "disability" does it remind you of the things that some people can't do? We want to challenge you to explore the possibilities and add to our list of things that kids with developmental disabilities can do. What can kids with developmental disabilities do? Throw a party... be a friend... ride the bus... worship... walk in the woods... earn money... laugh at jokes... make a mistake... enjoy a tv show... play video games... draw fun pictures... make fun crafts... hug a friend... sing a choir... hit a home run... volunteer... bake chocolate chip cookies... star in a play... wash a car... rake leaves... grow a garden... do homework... listen to music... e-mail us with your list and we'll add it to ours!
 Neal is six years old. He is deaf and uses American Sign Language to communicate. He has had over 15 surgeries and now he has a pacemaker to help his heart work. He loves his friends at school and his baby sister. Here are Neal's answers to our Can-Do Kid interview questions: What do you like most about yourself?
 A Can Do Guy! Since Austin graduated from school, he enjoys visiting with his friends, attending college and going to work. Most of all, Austin loves his church youth group and acting in plays. Here are Austin's answers to our Can-Do interview questions: How old are you? - I’m 21. What is your favorite song? - Grease Lightning from the movie “Grease” What is your favorite movie? - Blast from the Past What is your favorite food? - I love pizza! What are your hobbies? - I like to act and paint. Who is the person you admire most? - Glenn Starr, my church youth director What school did you attend? - I attended Lake Highlands High School and graduated in 1998. I also attended Richland College. What was the most challenging thing about leaving school? - I really miss my friends. What has been your most rewarding experience since your transition? - I love being on crew at the Garland Civic Theatre. What are your goals or dreams for the future? - I want to live on my own. I want to act at the Garland Civic Theatre (or somewhere!). And I want to work at the Dallas Opera. What advice would you give to others going through a transition? - Be friendly, make new friends, stay with your job, and have a good time at work!  A Can-Do Kid! Here are Charlotte's answers to our Can-Do Kid interview questions: What do you like most about yourself? - My big smile. What is your greatest accomplishment? - My homework. What would you like to be when you grow up? - I'm going to be 13 and be a cook and waitress at my favorite restaurant and a dentist and a vet and watch "Titanic" and drink coffee and wine. What is your fondest memory? - Making cupcakes for my birthday. Who is your hero? - Mrs. Culpepper (my 3rd grade teacher) and my Daddy. What is the most difficult thing you've ever done? - Schoolwork, spelling and my homework chart. Try out the above interview questions, or use your own and e-mail or mail us the results! (Be sure to include a photo, if possible) Want to Make a Difference & Meet New Friends Online? Become an eBuddy through Best Buddies. eBuddies is an innovative, alternative program for people with and without mental retardation to become friends virtually overnight through e-mail. All you need is a computer, an e-mail address, ad the cyberspirit of friendship! To learn more, or to sign up for eBuddies:
eBuddies is a joint program between Best Buddies and Special Olympics to promote friendship and build a community of welcome and respect for people with mental retardation.
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