Posting Positivity only in 2025 as I close the door on the worse year of my life. Goodbye 2024.
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Bearwithme retweeted
It is such an honor for #INSISTENT to be featured in @ASEE_DC Prism Magazine, "read by key decision makers within engineering education and reaches engineering faculty members, administrators, and students in all disciplines of engineering."
Thank you @ProfessorDiane!
Also featured in @ASEE_DC Prism magazine Winter issue! One of two books highlighted this issue in the On My Shelf column.
Bearwithme retweeted
SPRING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!!! Please share!
Applications for the Sampsons Legacy Foundation 2026 Spring Scholarships are now open! These scholarships are for all students who have an identified disability.
Scholarship applications will close on January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm.
sampsonslegacyfoundation.com…
ALT Flyer for Sampsons Legacy Foundation Spring 2026 scholarships/ Opening January 1, 2026. More information: https://sampsonslegacyfoundation.com/
Bearwithme retweeted
SPRING 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPENS IN 6 DAYS!
January 1, 2026 we will be opening the applications for the Sampsons Legacy Foundation Scholarship Awards.
Mark your calendar!
To continue providing $1000's of dollars a year in academic scholarships to outstanding students with disabilities - we need your help!
Please give the gift of an education, or financial aid to students who are in need. We can continue to make this happen with YOUR generosity!
We will be highlighting some of our previous award recipients over the coming weeks!
Your donations make a difference in our future! Thank you all! To make a donation: sampsonslegacyfoundation.com…
ALT Flyer for Sampsons Legacy Foundation Spring 2026 scholarships/ Opening January 1, 2026. More information: https://sampsonslegacyfoundation.com/
Bearwithme retweeted
Mom here: Books have a quiet kind of superpower. They can be light and entertaining, deeply absorbing, or offer exactly the words we need at the moment we need them most. "Until Tuesday" was that book for me—it quite literally saved my life one day. In my book, "INSISTENT," I share how that came to be.
Recently, I was gifted a beautiful signed copy of "Until Tuesday" by Takashi Kato, one of the individuals who translated it into Japanese. Knowing that the very words that once saved my life now live in this stunning edition makes the gift profoundly meaningful. It is more than a book—it is gratitude, connection, and art all at once.
You can order INSISTENT here: amazon.com/Insistent-Joey-Ra…
ALT The cover of the book "Until Tuesday," being held in front of Pax and Sampson.
ALT The inside of the book "Until Tuesday," written in Japanese being held in front of Pax and Sampson.
ALT The signed cover of the book "Until Tuesday," written in Japanese being held in front of Pax and Sampson.
Bearwithme retweeted
Mom and Pax got home safely last night! We’ll share more about their trip and amazing things Caesars Palace is doing in the coming days!
Today Marshal Jim is taking Mom to have an outpatient medical procedure to hopefully reduce some of the chronic pain in her neck - caused by the accident that broke her body and brain. Pax and I are ready to provide extra snuggles when she comes home.
ALT Sampson has his head lying across Pax. They are both sleepy and snuggling on a mat and Marshal Jim has his hand in them.
Bearwithme retweeted
Mom and Pax made it home safely (thank you for your well wishes and prayers). Their trip was to @CaesarsPalace to give Adam Miller this well-deserved award. He is a man of exceptional compassion, vision, and professionalism...and has become a treasured friend. Congratulations!
🎉 Announcing the 2025 Paw Prints for Humanity Award Recipient! 🐾
We are honored to announce that the 2025 Paw Prints for Humanity Award has been awarded to Adam Miller, Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Caesars Palace! 🌟
The Paw Prints for Humanity Award was established to recognize individuals who go above and beyond — those who consistently choose to do the next right thing in making the world more inclusive and accessible for all, with the disability community at the center of every decision. Adam not only embodies this mission — he exceeds it.
Over two years ago, after encountering an access concern, Adam reached out with a sincere commitment to improve accessibility standards and opened a meaningful dialogue about possibilities.
From our first conversation, to our most recent one just days ago, Adam has listened intently, asked thoughtful questions, researched solutions, and creatively problem-solved how to make a historic property — over 60 years old — truly accessible, with the disability community at the forefront of every decision.
✨ Highlights of the inclusive and lasting changes Adam has championed include:
• Elegant marble ramps into the High Stakes Lounge
• Marble ramp access into the newly opened Caspian’s Restaurant
• Easily navigable aisleways and accessible floor plan in the Caspian’s Speakeasy Lounge
• Lowered bar area in Brasserie B’s at wheelchair height — allowing forward approach so guests can dine, socialize, and watch mixologists at work
• Low-pile carpet in the casino for improved wheelchair mobility
• Inclusive menu options and trained restaurant staff who ensure safe, stress-free dining for guests with allergies and specialty dietary needs
• Courteous, knowledgeable gaming staff who support guests with disabilities in enjoying the full range of gaming experiences
• Thoughtful design elements — like sweeping marble walls in high-traffic areas — that enhance flow while considering guests who are low-vision, blind, or neurodivergent
• The addition of an ADA Compliance Consultant on every new build and renovation, ensuring accessibility standards — and beyond — are met with excellence
• And so much more already in the planning stages for the future!
What truly sets Adam apart is that when he encountered an accessibility issue — he didn’t ignore it, hide it, or hope it would go away. He reached out with genuine intent to improve. He continues to surprise and inspire us with new ideas for inclusion, always considering people with disabilities and the diverse needs of all guests.
👏 Please join us in congratulating Adam Miller! We are deeply grateful for his leadership and look forward to sharing more of the inclusive innovations coming to Caesars Palace in the future.
#PawPrintsForHumanity #InclusionForAll #AccessibilityChampions #SampsonsLegacyFoundation @CaesarsPalace @CaesarsEnt
ALT Adam Miller, wearing a blue suit and red tie is holding the Sampsons Legacy Foundation Paw Prints for Humanity Award, he is smiling standing alongside Joey. Joey is wearing a tan suit with a black shirt, she is smiling. Behind them, projected on a screen is the book INSISTENT.
ALT Pax, a black Labrador wearing a red service dog vest is sitting at the base of a beautful sweeping marble staircase. The carpet leading up to the ramp is red and glod, there are gold rails alongside the ramp.
Bearwithme retweeted
Thrilled to be in the studio today with the host of the "On Research" podcast with the @CITIProgram! We’re diving into Empower Ability Consulting’s disability advocacy work, the mission of Sampsons Legacy Foundation (SLF), and we’re joined by one of our amazing Fall 2025 SLF Science Service Dog Scholarship recipients!
So excited to talk about what drives us every single day—changing lives, championing accessibility in science and travel, and showing up for people with disabilities wherever support is needed.
You can help support our college scholarship program through charitable donations for people with disabilities at: sampsonslegacyfoundation.com…
Spring 2026 Academic Scholarships open in January!
ALT Pax lying on a wood floor looking up, he is wearing a red service dog vest.
Bearwithme retweeted
The perfect Christmas gift! You ask how you can support our mission! Here is a great opportunity!
— Every purchase of “INSISTENT” from our shop from now through December we will donate 10% of the profits to the Sampson’s Legacy Foundation (SLF) scholarship fund!
This is the LAST week you can order and still receive an autographed/pawtographed copy before Christmas! So order now! We only have 50 COPIES AVAILABLE!
Our Spring Scholarship Applications open in January! We need your help to continue to make these scholarships possible!
Buy here: scienceservicedog.com/collec…
ALT The book INSISTENT with Sam’s paw on it.
ALT Sampson’s Legacy Foundation logo
Bearwithme retweeted
Walking about the @UniversityofP campus! Can’t wait to give our keynote this afternoon!
We are having a book signing at the Campus Bookstore at 5:30pm! Come join us!
ALT Pax sitting outside a glass building with fall trees behind him.
Bearwithme retweeted
One week from today Mom and Pax will be at the University of Pennsylvania Bookstore for a book signing! Stop by and see them!
ALT A flyer for a Book Talk and Signing. An image of Sampson and Mom in the lab wearing PPE and another photo of the book cover: INSISTENT. Joey Ramp-Adams. On Wednesday, 11/5/2025 5:30 pm - 7 pm. University of Pennsylvania Book store. 3601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. Secure your spot now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8iTMz3KPmm.
Bearwithme retweeted
Autographed and pawtographed books ship TODAY!
With each book we included a surprise gift to say thank you!
PLUS a few lucky ones will get an extra bonus! I sent along extra floof Golden Fibers of Love from me personally! 🌟
We have 3 left in stock!
scienceservicedog.com/produc…
ALT Sampson looking happy is sitting next to a pile of INSISTENT books.
Bearwithme retweeted
How often do we get snow with fall colors? Mt Charleston is one of the gems of Las Vegas…
Make sure to visit 📸:@LeeCanyonLV this season…
Bearwithme retweeted
There are ONLY 12 more autographed and pawtographed books left!
📖 If you would like to donate books to organizations like Veterans Centers, Family Abuse Crisis Centers, Libraries, Disability Support Organizations, Mental Health Crisis Centers, Student Organizations, Hospitals, or other this would be a great opportunity!
Make your purchase and send us a DM to let us know your purchase is for donations! We will ship them to your organization of choice!
Thank you all for your support!
#INSISTENT
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ALT Pax standing next to a table of INSISTENT books on a store.
Bearwithme retweeted
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message from it.
Bearwithme retweeted
Until further notice as it relates to the USFS: The Visitor Center, campgrounds and picnic areas are all closed. Everything with a gate is closed. This means there are NO bathrooms open except for the Hotel and the Ski hill. However… this weekend there is this:
Bearwithme retweeted
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED TOMORROW!
We’re inspired! This year’s scholarship applicants have shown outstanding academic achievement while also making a powerful impact in their communities. 🌟
From leading service projects to championing inclusion, each applicant reminds us that the future is bright and full of possibility.
Stay tuned—we’ll be announcing the scholarship recipients tomorrow morning! 🎓💙
#Scholarship #AcademicExcellence #CommunityLeadership #FutureLeaders #SampsonsLegacyFoundation
These scholarships are made available because of your support and generous donations! We hope to continue offering scholarships every Fall and Spring - if you would like to help support our endeavors you can donate at: sampsonslegacyfoundation.com… or our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/p9t5m-sampson…
ALT Announcement. Left side: Sampson Legacy Foundation logo. Right side: Scholarship Winner Announcement Tomorrow.
Bearwithme retweeted
Even when life reshapes our abilities, the heart to lift others remains unshaken.
Life can change in an instant.
An accident may have taken Mom's independence, but it didn’t take her purpose. With the steady partnership of first Theo, then me, now Pax, She's learned that asking for help is not weakness—it’s a new kind of strength. Together we navigate a world that isn’t always built for us, and we still find ways to lift others up.
Disability didn’t end her ability to make a difference—it reshaped it.
A quote from our book INSISTENT, Mom says, "I am a strong, intelligent, and driven woman—able to recover from my brain and body being smashed into the ground. I am an anomaly. I shouldn’t be alive—but I am.
Every day is a gift, but each second of every day—all 86,400 of them—can alter the course of my day and my life. By protecting the boundaries I set, I can be an effective and successful business owner, an advocate, and a wife.
However, I would be none of these without the assistance of my service dogs, past and present. They gave me an education and independence. They have kept me healthy, and have brought me from the depths of the darkest abyss back to happiness. I was always a strong and independent person who firmly believed in justice, in protecting those who needed help, and in standing up for what was right. The accident stole my ability to be that person on my own, but my service dogs gave me back that ability—it was their gift to me which we have shared with the world."
If you want to know more about our journey, pick up a copy of our book, "INSISTENT: The Powerful Bond that Fueled A Global Fight for Inclusion."
barnesandnoble.com/w/insiste…
ALT Sampson, a fluffy white Golden retriever has his head resting on a book. The book has a red background with a picture of Mom in a business suit and Sampsons wearing his service dog vest beside her. The books says, "INSISTENT: The Powerful Bond that Fueled a Global Fight for Inclusion. Joey Ramp-Adams"
Bearwithme retweeted
Check out our community member fren wearing his Custom Designed Sampson Lab Coat! Today was the first day he wore it while going yo work interning in the university lab doing DNA bird extractions!
Service dog handlers gaining access to laboratory opportunities! Best! Day! Ever!
ALT A black Labrador wearing a lab coat, safety goggles and boots.
Bearwithme retweeted
The hardest people to stop aren’t the ones who had it easy. You can’t intimidate someone who has already been doubted, been laughed at and told they’ll never make it, because that person has already learned how to move without validation, to show up without anyone clapping, and to build while everyone whispers they can’t.
They’re the ones who were told no a hundred times and kept moving anyway.
When you’ve already been underestimated, laughed at, or counted out, doubt stops being a threat. It becomes fuel. That fuel drives the passion for what they believe even if no one else believes in them.
Resilient leaders move differently:
→ They don’t wait for recognition.
→ They don’t pause for approval.
→ They don’t hesitate to advance, even in uncertainty.
They’ve already trained themselves to work in silence, to grow without validation, to persist without guarantees. They make things happen.
And here’s the truth, once someone learns how to move without approval, you can’t intimidate them, distract them, or control them.
Because their fire doesn’t come from outside noise.
It comes from the grit they built when nobody believed. You can’t change their course, you can’t distract them with empty promises. They see through the insincerity and know deep down in their gut how to simply just do the next right thing. This is when change is made.
Stay #INSISTENT
ALT Pax wearing a red service dog vest is standing by a table of books. Mom’s book Insistent is sitting on the table.