Over time, our society has made great strides when it comes to diversity and inclusion. There are now groups of marginalized and...

In the world of disabilities, the word inspiring can be quite controversial because many people with disabilities have negative...

Advise you to be careful about this portrayal of disability. Would not necessarily pass sensitivity checks. Could fall into the...

Did you know that forty percent of special needs parents quit the workforce to care for their children? I certainly didn’t—until it...

The world of disabilities is often held up as an example of diversity, but sometimes I wonder how often the people citing this example...

I don’t believe in making my blog a political site. I want all people with all views to feel welcome here. However, government...

One day, when I was feeling particularly sad and alone, I googled “special needs parents” and “mental health.” I wasn’t surprised to find...

My family lives in a quiet cul-de-sac—a peaceful little tree-lined oasis—with ten young children in the nearby homes. It’s really the...

It’s not exactly breaking news that social media and the internet are both a blessing and a curse. But when it comes to special needs...

These days, words and phrases referring to certain groups of people can be a complex and controversial topic. Though many of us have...

“We are so blessed to have her in our lives.” “It’s a privilege to care for her.” “I wouldn’t trade her for the world.” “I wouldn’t...

When we first learned our daughter had special needs, my husband mentioned it to his physician at his yearly physical. It turned out that...