{"id":176981,"date":"2024-01-24T17:38:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=176981"},"modified":"2024-02-29T11:32:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T16:32:20","slug":"anncatherine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/featured-profiles\/anncatherine\/","title":{"rendered":"AnnCatherine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h1><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\">Featured Profile<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<strong>AnnCatherine<\/strong>&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:20px|text_align:left|line_height:22px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Inclusive Living program &#8211; Resident&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:20px|text_align:left|line_height:22px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706210956253{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;8&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#9396ca&#8221;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-profile alignleft wp-image-176901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Anne-Catherine-Inclusive-Living.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Anne-Catherine-Inclusive-Living.webp 555w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Anne-Catherine-Inclusive-Living-150x122.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>AnnCatherine, also known as AC by her friends, joined the Best Buddies Living program in Georgetown in September 2022\u2014a decision that would shape her future in ways she never imagined.<\/p>\n<p>AC\u2019s story serves as a testament to the profound impact of our Best Buddies Living program and showcases the power of friendship, independence, and a supportive community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing a resident at Best Buddies Living: Georgetown has been an incredible experience. One of my favorite parts is having the opportunity to learn and practice independent living skills. I&#8217;ve learned how to clean my apartment, do my laundry, and handle everyday tasks with confidence. These skills may seem small to some, but they have given me the independence I&#8217;ve always wanted. With every step, I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that I am capable of taking care of myself.<\/p>\n<p>We love activities like watching The Bachelor, working out together, and having movie nights. These experiences have created bonds that will last forever. The support and friendships I&#8217;ve found within this community have brought me lots of joy and happiness.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to personal growth and connections, Best Buddies has also helped me in my professional journey. I work as an office specialist at Holland &amp; Knight law firm, and it has been an incredible experience. 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