Hali's Weekly News

We are back! After an extended break, Hali is back and we are hitting the ground running by talking about dating, and the Netflix Show: Love on the Spectrum. Do we have our priorities in the right order? Hali talks about that here! #love #loveonthespectrum #netflix #disability #siblings #funny #adulting

​  @halisweeklynews  sits down for a chat with Adam of  @ProspectorTheater  ! We talk all things Prospector Popcorn and Theater, which may lead you to suddenly have a craving for gourmet popcorn! We had a great time learning about Prospector and promoting meaningful employment for adults with disabilities. To learn more about Prospector click on one of these links, and make sure to support their e...

Hali gives us her top 3 ways to stay safe, and top 3 meals to make for herself when Mom and Dad aren't home! Great information from the perspective of an adult with special needs!! Social Accounts: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086935782814 https://www.instagram.com/wjustinthompson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@halis_brother Hali's Weekly Review: http://eepurl.com/ims09E #disabilit...

Have you ever wondered what adulthood looks like for adults with special needs? Hali and Micah give us their first hand perspective! There can be a definite struggle between, even for the family and friends of the individual! Also, notice the difference between the two perspectives, with Hali living at home, and Micah living on his own. It was a pleasure interviewing Micah about his love for his j...

Entering her mid-30s, Hali is a full fledged adult by all standards, but the characteristics of her disabilities limit what she can do as an adult. What does she think about that? How does she define being independent? How about being included? She discusses these, plus her first show review! Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter at www.halisweeklynews.com !

In this episode of Hali's Weekly News, Hali sits down to talk with Pediatrician Dr. Shari Medford. Dr. Medford discusses her career, and how her medical career changed when her daughter was born with Down Syndrome. Although she started her medical career focusing on pediatric infectious diseases, her practice now focuses on children with disabilities. Dr. Medford has always been a tremendous s...

Hali travels, just outside of Amarillo, TX to High Plains Children's Home, and interviews Drew Perkins. Asking him the hard questions about Hope! #disability #specialneeds #disabilityawareness #siblings #hope #spreadhope #childrenshome #halisweeklynews

If you have a child with special needs, you might have wondered what life may be like as they grow into adulthood. Brad and Karen Thompson founded The Hali Project in 1999, to serve families with kids with disabilities by helping them work with the school system. As Hali grew older, the challenges changed, which meant The Hali Project adapted how they served families to meet the needs they observe...

HalisWeeklyNews.com is officially live, and we couldn't be more excited! This week kicks off our month of Hope and Hali is here to discuss what she believes in, how she views the world, and why her life is an example we should all be working to achieve. Go check us out at www.halisweeklynews.com and don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you get an alert every time we post! #disability #disab...

Hali's Brother gets a little of the spotlight, because of an article written about the Hamlet Tiger Flight Golf Club. We discuss the importance of inclusiveness through Lego Friends new release, and what Hali's Lego Friends' set would be! How does the nursing shortage impact children with disabilities? Listen to find out the influence a nurse can have, and the influence a Hali can have on those in...

It's windy here in Amarillo, and not the Chicago Windy City type of windy either. We talk Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the power of meaningful employment, and March Madness is here!! Hali gives us her Top 3 teams in, and 3 teams she wants to get in! Thank you for joining us on  @halisweeklynews  !  #disability #specialneeds #siblings #disabilityawareness #sports #sportsnews #...

Hali is back to update us on her week, discusses the importance of a place like Legoland becoming Autism Certified, and the Power of Unified Sports. Listen in for her Tip of the Week! Plus, she flaunts her March Madness Trophy!! #specialneeds #disability #siblings #disabilityawareness #autism #legoland  @LEGOLandOfficial   @LEGO  #marchmadness #unified #specialolympics  @M...

Welcome to this week's  @halisweeklynews  ! Hali talks about her experience at Lion King Broadway Musical, and if she would accept an invite, even if she received it by mistake! Her brother had to mix in a little golf, and The Masters sending an invite to the wrong Scott Stallings gave us the perfect story! Plus, a surprise visit from the infamous Joe Walter!  @disneymusicals ...

​  @halisweeklynews  takes a trip to Turn Center! Hali gives us a tour, and creates some tension among the Turn Center staff when she limits her interviews to her boss, the Executive Director, Amy Lovell, and the Director of Development, Haley Bell. If you haven't taken the time to learn more about Turn Center, we encourage you to do so using this link: https://www.turncenter.org/ #disab...

Good news from the IRS, an increase was approved for ABLE Accounts, Neilsen announced that they will begin tracking disability representation across television, and Hali gives us her favorite childhood memories. We get in to an epic discussion on whether Hali's Brother picks on her, or just loves her in a different way. Story Time, have you ever if some things are not that big of a deal? Everyone...

​  @halisweeklynews  talks Mind Controlled Wheelchairs, Long-Term Care Planning, and Hiring People with Disabilities. Plus, the original Hali Story!!   #siblings #specialneeds #sports #sportsnews #disability #employment #disabilityawareness #adaptive #independence

We are back in the garage! First show of 2023 is packed with a major announcement for Hali's Weekly News, Hali's gift from Santa, New Year Resolution, and a sibling orientation fit for OSHA. We also have to listen to Hali's Brother talk about  @drivingrangeheroes2962  because of his new hoodie. Here's to a great 2023, and thank you for watching! #siblings #specialneeds #sports #volleybal...

Hali's recaps her trip to Dollywood, gets surprised by a guest call in, and gets frustrated when she finds out her brother would cheat just to make her lose at UNO! #siblings #specialneeds #sports #sportsnews #volleyball #texaslonghorns #dollywood #uno

Turns out,  @halisweeklynews  is just the spark WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball needed to take down Concordia, and bring home the national championship! Hali and her brother discuss the championship match, missing the fantasy football playoffs, and introduce a new segment, Story Time, where they argue about who should sit in the front seat! You won't want to miss Hali's reactions!!! #siblings...

The Lady Buffs are in Seattle ready to take on Wingate in the first round of the Elite 8. Before they left town,  @halisweeklynews  caught up with them to get their thoughts on bringing back a national championship. Let's Go Lady Buffs!  To watch the coverage: https://www.ncaa.com/game/6079862 Thursday at 2 PM Central Time.   #siblings #specialneeds #sports #sportsnews #el...

Hali gives us her Top 5 favorite things about Thanksgiving, and we are joined by a special guest on  @halisweeklynews  #siblings #specialneeds #sports #volleyball #thanksgiving #top5 #hope #disability

What is the most that Hali would spend on a pair of used sandals? Does she know who Steve Jobs was? Who would be the first to go if a giant silver ball was chasing us?  @halisweeklynews  answers all of this plus we find out something very interesting about fantasy football!! #siblings #specialneeds #sports #sportsnews #volleyball #fantasyfootball #stevejobs #news

Lady Buffs won the Lone Start Conference Tournament Title, capping off a great season. But, we aren't done yet! Coach Kendra Potts asked if we could shoot a special episode from the Lady Buff Locker Room to kick off Regional Championship Week! The Lady Buffs head to Denver, but not before Hali could ask them a few hard hitting questions! #siblings #specialneeds #sports #sportsnews #volleyball #wta...

​  @halisweeklynews  is wrestling with the idea of quiet quitting, the nastiness of NyQuil marinaded chicken, and we finally found out who let the dogs out! We changed the location this week to Hamlet Elementary in Amarillo, TX. We have a special connection with the school, watch to find out how! Stay tuned for a special segment with Hali, and her coveted sports update!

​  @halisweeklynews  gives you a special report from Hamlet Elementary with Principal RJ Soleyjacks. We can't talk about the importance of community if we aren't in the middle of it. This special report is the first of, hopefully, many special episodes highlighting great things happening in Amarillo.