Wonder What's Happening @ BEST?
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
In a world full of change, especially as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, BEST took the quote above to heart.
In 2020, BEST was rocked by the pandemic, like many other organizations. BEST in-person programs were closed, and a major funding source shifted priorities impacting BEST financially. While transformation for the organization and community was not easy, BEST literally made the best of it, exploring new service delivery methods as well as tried and true established models.
The result was (and is) an empowered, creative, and exciting journey forward for the organization and BEST community alike.
Meet Our Newest Board Member - Heather Wiech-Barnes
Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) Board Director, Heather Wiech-Barnes believes in the value of personal and community empowerment. It is at the heart of everything she does, personally and professionally.
“BEST is about empowering the individual, and that is value I can get behind,” she shares. “Autistic adults have been waiting for programming that respects our wants and needs as well as our right to choose our own path. BEST can help our population work toward our goals.
As a board director at BEST, Heather provides an ActuallyAutistic perspective to the BEST Team and its programming and services.
Coping With Change
We hate and love change at the same time, but in a perfect world many things would stay the same, but just get better.
For better or worse (or somewhere in between), we know the world just doesn’t work in this way. Change is a fixture in our lives, whether it’s good or bad. Change is something we can always count on, even if it’s something we may not want.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, change has been especially challenging, and not always to the good.
So how do we cope with change? Especially if change is challenging or difficult?
Get The Most For Yourself & Support BEST
It's a pretty good bet that you shop online for much of what you need and want for yourself, family, friends, and special occasions. We can help with unique items and great ways to support BEST programs.
Use smile.amazon.com and choose the Brain Energy Support Team as the charity you would like Amazon to donate to every time you shop.
Looking for BEST merch? Visit our online store at cafepress.com for unique gifts for the BESTies in your family. You can find out more about how to support BEST by shopping, making a donation, or becoming a member by visiting our website.
