Who is Peg Ball
Peg Ball is a Life Coach certified by the Coach Training Alliance in Boulder, Colorado.  She has worked in human services and advocacy for over 25 years.  Much of her work has been through Centers for Independent Living in Michigan and Arizona.  She has a passion for equal access, equal opportunity, personal development, and nurturing of the spirit in each individual.  Peg is Co-Chair of the board of Partners in Personal Assistance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to quality personal assistance services for people with disabilities and equitable work opportunities for the individuals working as Personal Assistants. 

Peg assists her coaching clients in goal-setting and achievement by helping them identify where they want to go and helping them plan and carry out the steps to get there.  She specializes in working with people with disabilities, their family members, and professionals who serve people with disabilities.  Using her life experience with a significant physical disability, Peg helps people focus on their abilities and their potential, while honoring their disabilities and health concerns.

 
What we covered on the call
> How to reach your full potential
> Tips to balance disability and health needs;
> How to increase your independence
> How to manage energy to maximize and efforts 

·        Evaluate your current use of time

·        Manage your schedule -- use a day planner or calendar

·        Use "to-do" lists or task lists

·        Do some long term planning -- look ahead several months

·        Allow adequate time for each activity

·        Be creative in beating procrastination

·        Manage energy -- rest, diet, exercise, reevaluate activity level as needed

·        Set reasonable goals

·        Get help -- personal assistance, job accommodations, assistive technology

·        Get an outside perspective -- hire a coach! 

> Little know tips for a better nights sleep.
> How to make sure their disability does not get in the way of their relationship
> How to take control of the responsibility for their life
> Questions from members

Rene'
Incomes help with the cost of living going UP plus I need help cleaning/laundry so I can save my energy.
I have to take one day at a time with my MS.  also need Sec 8 - to help pay my rent.  God Bless You & America!!

Charles
My one question to her is how long did it take for Peg to acclimatize herself to the unit? I have had one for 3 years and I just received one that is supposed to be easier on me but I still am unable to use it. That is why I am going to a specialist.

Lynda
Dear Sir; I am having trouble finishing my classes at Kaplan University. The reason is because of not having the money. Can you help me? Is a catch 22 problem, I got a write off on a loan before. So now the school want the same doctor that stated I am disable able to work to say I am able to work. Go figure, I am approved for the 2008-2009 pall grant/FASA. Thank-you Lynda David

How you can meet with Peg and Overcome your limitation and conquer your concerns
Complimentary session with Peg Ball to discuss ways to manage your disability, create a fulfilling life and set a plan to conquer your disability concerns".  

The objective of the session is to:

·  Identify two or more specific changes you would like to make
·  Strategize about ways to make those changes
·  Identify how your disability is limiting your life choices
·  Identify strategies to decrease those limitations
·  Identify at least one community resource to help you begin to make your desired changes

To Schedule Your FREE How To Overcome Limitations Sessions Email Peg at the address below and include this information..

1. What is the primary limitation you would like to overcome?
2. What if anything have you done to try to overcome it?  and what if any success have you had.
3. In the subject line of the e-mail type -> Coaching - The Disability Digest

E-Mail Peg here -> peg@aretecoach.com

Recourses mentioned on the call
Arete Coaching and Consulting Inc. www.artecoach.com
Coach Training Alliance www.coachtrainingalliance.com
Assistance Dogs of America Inc. www.adai.com
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners www.IAADP.org
National Council on Independent Living www.ncil.org
How To Eat Healthy On A Disability Budget