disabilities – Pieces of Me

An Open Letter To Kentucky Legislators: Why were those with intellectual disabilities not part of the conversation? Can we do better?

I want to introduce you to Matt. Matt is 52 years old and is a thriving adult with mild mental disability. He currently lives in … Read More ›

An Inclusive Community Approach, Everyday Impactful Lessons, Hopes, Dreams, and Possibilities, Insight for Parents, Understanding the Disability

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 for parents. An unknown virus hit the world, leaving many … Read More ›

An Inclusive Community Approach, Hopes, Dreams, and Possibilities, Understanding the Disability

Do You Really Know What Autism is?

By now I would assume most readers are aware that April is Autism Awareness month. Parents and advocates have flooded social media with stories to … Read More ›

Hopes, Dreams, and Possibilities, Insight for Parents

World Autism Day; I Wear Blue for Their Sibling

Today we wear blue. Blue to celebrate and honor those with autism. This awareness day is no different from the others in that it is … Read More ›

An Inclusive Community Approach, Everyday Impactful Lessons, Hopes, Dreams, and Possibilities, Understanding the Disability

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 nonprofits across the world, including my own non-profit Puzzle Pieces, … Read More ›

Hopes, Dreams, and Possibilities, Insight for Parents, Understanding the Disability

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 selected are usually driven from passion, experiences, or current life … Read More ›

An Inclusive Community Approach, Individualized Approach to Everything, Insight for Parents, Special Education

Educational Inclusion Approach Should Have Meaning Behind It: The debate about inclusion

Students, teachers, and parents have spent the last few weeks gearing up for another school year with their first day back to school pictures, gathering … Read More ›

An Inclusive Community Approach, Everyday Impactful Lessons, Individualized Approach to Everything, Understanding the Disability

Dear First Year Special Education Teacher:

I will never forget the night I was sitting on my back porch as the sun went down on that late Fall day. I almost … Read More ›

Everyday Impactful Lessons, Hopes, Dreams, and Possibilities, Insight for Parents

Series on Emotions: The Guilt a Person Carries When Their Sibling has a Disability

It was time to walk out of the door of my house and get in my car to make an hour trip to my freshman … Read More ›

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An Open Letter To Kentucky Legislators: Why were those with intellectual disabilities not part of the conversation? Can we do better?

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Special Needs Parents Understand the Uncertainty of Covid-19

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Do You Really Know What Autism is?

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World Autism Day; I Wear Blue for Their Sibling

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10 Disability Awareness Tips to Understand in Order to Make an Impact

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Family and Friends to those with Disabilities Find the Reasons to Be Thankful

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Educational Inclusion Approach Should Have Meaning Behind It: The debate about inclusion

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