Aideen Blackborough says that she has not let having a disability (cerebral palsy) stop her from having the same dreams and aspirations as other people. She married her husband Dean in September 2011. Soon after getting married, Aideen’s dream of…
Mike George is a father to a son (Ben) with complex physical and communication challenges. He admits there was a period of his life where he states, “I constantly wanted to press the rewind button to return to a simpler…
Sam had a life plan of graduating high school, going to law school, getting married, and having two children all before the age of 25. But as she states now that she is older and wiser she realizes that everything…
Leah Leilani, born with muscular dystrophy, says the most influential people in her life are her parents. In honor of her parents’ 30th wedding anniversary, Leah interviews them to show a perspective on marriage while raising a child with a…
Christinne Rudd, a mother with a disability, reminisces about how her own parents incorporated indoor activities in her play time as it was sometimes difficult for her to play outside. Christine gives advice on the benefits of indoor play not…
W.C. Hoeke, a disability advocate, discusses the importance of supported decision making as an alternative to guardianship for people with intellectual disabilities. He shares the story of his twenty-one-year-old son Carl who benefits from supported decision making. “Carl is an…
Sarah Krieger’s son Fritz was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She reflects on the lessons she has learned since receiving her son’s diagnosis one year ago. One of the most important lessons Sarah has learned is that it is okay…
Meg Johnson, a mother who is a quadriplegic, demonstrates how she changes her five-month-old daughter’s diaper when she does not have access to a changing table. Meg changes the diaper with her daughter lying across her lap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjkXqFaCXPQ Meg admits…
Melissa Schlemmer’s son Christopher has a disability. She shares some tips she has learned to keep Christopher motivated during his therapy sessions. “Whether your child is doing an intensive therapy session or just weekly appointments, we all know that sometimes…
Ellie Smith, born with Brachial Plexus Paralysis (Erbs Palsy), shares some advice for parents of children who have similar disabilities. Some of Ellie’s tips include: Try Not To Feel Guilty Ellie’s first tip is for parents to not feel guilty…