Welcome to the fall 2024 issue! I’m excited to share some wonderful stories as we celebrate three years of My Life.
Our cover story looks at the Timothy Freeman, MD, Center for Developmental Disabilities, which is working hard to promote health equity. Our article explores their passion for making health care more accessible.
Another way to improve your well-being is by growing your social circle. Community Navigator Ann Myres shares ideas for meeting new people and making new friends.
But sometimes scammers will claim to be your “friend” so they can ask for personal information. Our story has easy tips for recognizing and avoiding scams to keep yourself and your information safe.
We also explore the topic of developing leadership qualities. No matter your background, everyone has the potential to be a leader. Our partners at Project CARE offer advice to help you build leadership and advocacy skills.
If you’re looking for outdoor fun in the crisp autumn air, don’t miss our article about the Cincinnati Zoo’s Access for All program, which makes the zoo more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. To prepare you for your visit, read our 5 Questions Interview with Thayne Maynard, Director of the Cincinnati Zoo. Thayne shares stories about his inspirations, how he started working at the zoo, and his favorite animal.
Also, as we enter our fourth year, we’re making a small change to publishing My Life two times a year. Look for our next magazine in Spring 2025. We’re incredibly grateful for all the support throughout the years.
Happy reading and enjoy this issue!
Look for free copies of My Life in our buildings, throughout the community, and at the library branches in Deer Park, Blue Ash, Anderson Township, Monfort Heights, Oakley, College Hill, Mt. Healthy and Mariemont.
You can also download a PDF here, find the digital flipbook on Issuu or read it below.
Thanks to our partnership with the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI), an audio version is available here. You can access this on the Amazon Echo by Alexa. Say, “Alexa, open Cincinnati Radio Reading Services.” Then say, “Alexa, Play My Life Magazine.” To hear previous issues, say, “Alexa, Previous.”
