Meg Johnson is a mother who shares videos of herself accomplishing every day tasks to motivate others and to show a glimpse into her life as a quadriplegic with limited hand function. She says that one of the questions she…
AJ MacDonald is a confident and practical mother who is gradually going blind because of an autoimmune disorder called macular edema. AJ is a mother of three boys who does not let her eyesight hinder her ability to care for her…
All mums want the best for their children, and mums of special-needs children are no different. Four mums shared their experiences while searching for the perfect school for their child. Marg’s son, 18-year-old Jake, has lived a mainstream life, like…
What is it like to parent a child with a disability? Four mothers who have children with varying disabilities share their stories. The discussion topics range from diagnosis to advice for other mothers in similar situations. Diagnosis and Advice All…
Nancy Kay just got to experience a mother’s dream -- witnessing her son marry the love of his life. There was a time when Nancy did not know what her son’s fate held. Thirteen years ago, Nancy’s son was involved…
Elizabeth has grown up with a father who uses a wheelchair. She was asked the question “What is the hardest part of having a family member with a disability?” Her answer had little to do with his physical state and…
Jennifer and Eric Nachreiner’s life took an unexpected turn one morning when taking their son Nolan to a friend’s birthday party. Nolan was diagnosed with transverse myelitis after losing all sensory and motor function while on the car ride to…
Facing Disability interviewed three different parents who are quadriplegics and asked them one question - How has your spinal cord injury affected your parenting? James, Marie, and Tony’s answers give insight on what it is like to be a parent…
Paul Curtis is a former rugby player who became a quadriplegic as a result of a mountain bike accident. Right after his accident, Paul started thinking about his daughter’s upcoming wedding. As he laid on the ground waiting for emergency…
Tracy Boyd says that she cannot enjoy a shopping trip with her children without sparking other shoppers' interest. The shoppers seem to be so intrigued that they often stop searching for items to stare and sometimes make comments to Tracy…