When you add the sugar and secret ingredients to the popcorn and vegetable oil in the hot kettle, the sugar breaks down into a liquid. The popcorn pops between 420°- 460° degrees. He asked many questions about the process to the man, and learned that kettle corn is an old German way of popping popcorn with sugar. While on a trip, my Dad saw a man popping kettle corn and it caught his attention. I am happiest when I am busy and my parents knew this. They also knew I would do exactly what I saw done, so teaching me the right way to do things would be important. They knew I was capable of working and that I learned by watching. They said I would never hold a job, that I had no attention span, could not focus, and would need to live in a group home. ![]() In high school, my team started to plan for my transition into adulthood. ![]() I also enjoyed horseback riding at a local stable and began to volunteer there to help with the horses. This led to the opportunity of helping at the community pool. I was blessed with many community opportunities and became a very strong swimmer. They recognized that I had a very good memory for detail, and could follow through with activities that are part of a regular routine. The reports said that my receptive and expressive language was at a 3-year-old level, and that I had minimal basic academic skills.Īs I grew, my parents saw that I liked to do things independently, I loved being active with other people and spending time with family and friends. When I was in school, my teachers said I had an IQ of 32 with profound intellectual disabilities. ![]() I was born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with Autism. In honor of Down syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Month, I’d like to share it with you! I have been able to share my success story across the country at conferences, seminars, and to parent and self-advocacy groups. My story is a tribute to my parents’ determination and the support they have given to ensure my quality of life. As October is Down syndrome Awareness Month, I wanted to share my story to inspire others to pursue their dreams. My Name is Joe Steffy, I am 30 years old and I own Poppin Joe’s Kettle Korn.
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