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Community Corner

Featuring interviews with those unique community participants involved in adaptive activities which significantly improve the quality of life for those special individuals with whom they work.

Men on a Mission!

Special People Special Challenges Special Successes

Aaron Karnig Castle

I am a twin brother and live at home with my parents and grandmother. I love to work on the computer searching topics on the Internet. I enjoy doing a variety of social activities with my friends. Bowling and dining out are my favorites .

   -- I am friendly, inquisitive, and a good listener.
   -- I love recording on DVD and editing what I save.
   -- I enjoy using my digital camera.
   -- I took a video class at Community Media Network in Troy.
   -- I love WWE and have a large collection of their matches.
   -- I enjoy watching Disney, Nick Tunes, History Channel and news. The Series Planet Earth is one of my favorites.
   -- I dream of a job that allows me to learn about others or to use a computer in any setting.
   -- I have a HS diploma
   -- I am employed at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

David DeWitt Taylor

I have completed the Transition Program at Oakland University and live in an apartment with a roommate. I love watching TV, especially all sorts of movies and sport events. I keep records of all the teams and spend a lot of time with "Sports Illustrated", IMDB .com, and I love reading "Entertainment Weekly."

-- I am organized, funny, and love talking to people. Talking is my game.

-- I love my iPod, computers, especially email.

-- I love social activities and eating out.

-- I'm "Mr. Music Man" himself. Go see me at www.dazzledotime.com

-- I host a weekly radio show at OU station WXOU, 88.3 FM every Friday morning 9 - 11. Live streaming on iTunes radio and www.wxou.org.

-- I am involved in agency committees and speak as an advocate of self-determination at conferences around the country.

-- I dream of a career in radio or TV.

Ryan Nicholas Gray

Currently, I live at home with my parents and my dog Shakespeare. I have always had a passion for TV news broadcast and dream of becoming a newscaster. I enjoy people and going to events like concerts, movies, and bowling. My favorite pastime is playing golf.

-- I am funny, honest, and very much a gentleman.

-- I have completed a Post Secondary Educational Program at Oakland University.

-- I am an active member of the OCCMH "disABILITY" Vote Committee.

-- I have gold medals from Special Olympics Golf.

-- I love classic cars like the Shelby Cobra Mustang.

-- I love old Motown music and a fan of "007" movies.

   -- I know where to find the best hamburgers in Metro Detroit.
   -- I am employed in the catering business.