“His life comes with challenges, but his existence, his life, is not worse.”
‘She said, ‘I know I shouldn’t complain, because as you know…it could always be worse.’ Wait a second. What?’: Special needs mom says ‘my son is not your worst-case scenario’
Special Needs Mom Shares Tips For Creating A More Inclusive Halloween
“We can all help create a more comfortable Halloween environment.”
Neighborhood Boys Befriend Girl With Down Syndrome After Mom Fears She Won’t Fit In
“She has a safe place to be ‘one of the kids’ without prejudice or cruelty, provided by the unlikeliest of motley crews!”
Please Stop Sharing Disability Pity Posts On Social Media
“Disabled people are human beings who want to be respected. Disability does not mean inability!”
Kind Beef Barn Employees Go Above And Beyond To Accommodate Boy With Autism
“Thank you to the employees at Beef Barn for your kindness, compassion, and willingness to support and include ALL members of the community. I am forever grateful for those who stand in the gap.”
We Adopted An Abandoned Girl With No Hands, Feet, Or Mouth—Because Everyone Deserves A Forever Family
“Her file labeled ‘harder to adopt’ arrived. It held pages upon pages filled with pictures, details, and medical records. We cried all the way through it.”
I May Never Be An ‘Empty-Nester,’ And That’s Okay
“As much as I would love for Ava to move out on her own one day, it would be up to her. I’d be pretty darn happy if we took nightly strolls, arm in arm, forever.”
Parents, Please Teach Your Children About Differently-Abled People
“If you don’t teach your child about kids like mine, I’ll teach my child about kids like yours.”
‘She was abandoned with nothing, not even a name.’: Woman starts orphanage for terminally ill kids
“‘Her own family didn’t even want her,’ the judge told me solemnly, ‘She’s probably not going to live. Why would you even bother? Why do you care so much?’ I looked right back at her and said, ‘Because her life matters.'”
Mom’s Plea To ‘Show Kindness’ During COVID-19 Pandemic
“School is canceled, our spring break trip isn’t happening, and even sports are on hold. Let’s face it. I’m looking at a lot of time at home with these five kids.”