Hi, my name is Cordell “Cory” Smith and I’ve been a peer advocate for Far Northern Regional Center for nearly 11 years! I’m probably best known for my workshop of Clean Hands and Teeth, and for being a contributing writer and editor for Watch Out! I also am getting to be well known for my art. About a year ago I started my own business painting pet portraits! I’m also a member of Mains’l celebrating 10 years, and a part of the ARC of Butte County of Chico where I will be celebrating 20 years in December. I also take part in a self advocacy group known as People First. I’ve been part of my local Chico chapter over 10 years.
Day Programs Support People to Get Safely to the Other Side
May 26, 2020
I have been on wonderful journey learning about the creative ways day programs have stayed in touch and served their...
Read More
Coronavirus: Up Close and Personal
April 17, 2020
I have friends who are still recovering from anxiety and fear of loss from the Camp Fire; a wild fire...
Read More
Remembering a Life Advocate
January 9, 2020
On November 15, 2019, Shelly Anderson passed away, and the world lost a powerful voice. She and I were co-workers...
Read More
Interview with Melissa Gruhler
November 7, 2019
Melissa and I began our conversation talking about my home town of Paradise. In fact, some of the questions I...
Read More
Out of the Ashes
May 8, 2019
November 8th is a day that will forever be etched in my memory. It was a day just like the...
Read More
Celebrating Friendship
August 6, 2018
David Lammermann and I celebrated 17 years of friendship in July. David and I made a new connection shortly after...
Read More
Imagination Comes Alive
August 6, 2018
Naomi Rose is a talented Redding artist who paints from her imagination and her rich heart. Her paintings typically showcase...
Read More
Viva Victor!
August 6, 2018
Last month my friend Victor Garcia Diax was recognized for 9 years of service to our community. Victor helps a...
Read More
English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Hmong
Lao
Spanish
Urdu