Hi, my name is Laurie Burt

I live at TRC’s “Randall” group home. I share my room with another girl. We are best friends. My group home is busy, and we do lots of fun activities together. We go shopping, out to eat, we have picnics, go to the movies, and many other fun things. I am happy living in my home.

Monday through Friday, I go to Day Habilitation on Jones & Gifford Avenue. I enjoy this program. While there, I get to work and earn a paycheck. I enjoy working. I like making coffee for my peers and working on my goals while at Day Hab. I also like line dancing and lots of music. I enjoy helping others and making them smile.

My mom lives in Jamestown, and I ride the CARTS bus every Friday night from program to her house. I also have two brothers, Jeff and Randy, and a sister, Lynn. When I go to my mom’s house for the weekend, I go bowling. We also go shopping, out to eat and visit my brothers. I don’t get to see my sister very often because she lives far away.

I enjoy bowling and have won several medals at Special Olympics. I have even gone to Buffalo for tournaments. I also like to go to the mall and Bob Evans restaurant.

When people are mad at me, it makes me angry. Having friends helps calm me down. I like myself because I am nice and a good friend to others. I am quiet and shy, but if you say “hi” to me, I will be sure to say “hi” softly and smile back.

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