Including anyone with a disability, if they desire. In my home state of Kentucky, Governor […]
Category: Disability
I Want To Say Something – I love Autism!
I want to say something that might surprise you. It would have surprised me 8 […]
The Autism Journey- a mother shares 6 tips on how she navigated her way from preschool to senior year
By: Stephanie Synder Alex was diagnosed with mild to moderate autism and ADHD at 2 […]
What moms want you to know about their children with Down syndrome
Did you know that October is Down syndrome awareness month? If I am being honest, […]
Don’t Let the Pandemic Set Back Special Education
We have heard it time and time again. These are unprecedented times…uncharted territory. As parents […]
Celebrating My “Why”- Happy Birthday, Nick!
Today is July 30th — a date that should be etched in some history book […]
“…autism is so much more than ‘being quirky.’”- An Interview with Kayla, her views of having autism
“I have high-functioning autism!” Kayla announces proudly. Any stereotypes of being “shy” or “socially awkward” […]
Special Needs Parents Understand the Uncertainty of Covid-19
There has been a lot of fear and uncertainty associated with the Covid-19 crisis, specifically […]
A Mother’s Journey of Hope & Blessings: Raising a Son with Autism
Our Story On January 24, 2015, Mike and I welcomed the most beautiful baby boy […]
Five Things a Mother Wants You to Know about her Daughter with Autism; Our Dreams are Just as Big!
Families of children with special needs are no strangers to isolation. We live our lives […]
Do You Really Know What Autism is?
By now I would assume most readers are aware that April is Autism Awareness month. […]
10 Disability Awareness Tips to Understand in Order to Make an Impact
All communities are in a state of unknown of what the future holds. Businesses and […]
My View of Living Life with Cerebral Palsy: What I Want You To Understand
Cerebral Palsy might be a disability, we don’t let that define us. We are just […]
Family and Friends to those with Disabilities Find the Reasons to Be Thankful
Today in America we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Each month while writing these blogs, the topics […]
Dear First Year Special Education Teacher:
I will never forget the night I was sitting on my back porch as the […]
Series of Emotions: Does It Make Me a Bad Sibling, because I Sometimes Hate the Disability?
I know hate is a strong word, but sometimes I just want to hate. I […]
The Emotional Impact of being a Sibling to a Brother/Sister with a Disability
Career Day at an elementary school ignited my childhood feelings of growing up with my […]
How a Friendship with Someone who has a Disability Can Impact One’s Health
The Power of a Relationship An article from University of Minnesota states that relationships can […]