by admin | Jan 7, 2015 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
A Special Needs Dad’s Wish for His Son Today’s post comes from a special needs dad. This special needs dad speaks for Joel, his son who can’t always communicate his emotions. He also speaks of his love for his son and the journey they have walked...
by Jeff Davidson | Nov 20, 2014 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
No More Vacant Special Needs Dads Vacant special needs dads are an unwanted reality for many families kids with disabilities. Today’s guest blogger and author Jeff Davidson was in danger of becoming a vacant dad after the birth of his son who has profound...
by Jolene | Jun 26, 2014 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Elevators, Bathrooms, and Car Trunks Elevators.Bathrooms.Car trunk. What could those three random items possibly have in common? As it turns out, quite a lot for my 1960s family that included a father who had multiple sclerosis (MS) and used a wheelchair. Dad’s...
by Ellen Stumbo | Jun 19, 2014 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Disability and Special Needs Are Part of Life Photo Credit: stock images at www.freedigitalphotos.net A trip to the grocery store proved to Ellen Stumbo that disability and special needs are a part of life. In today’s guest post she describes how shopping with...
by Kerith Stull | May 14, 2014 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
12 Things Special Needs Parents Need to Do Today’s guest blogger Kerith Stull is mom to a daughter with special needs. So she knows special needs parents have plenty to do. Still, she thinks there are certain things special needs parents need to do, no matter...
by Jolene | May 8, 2014 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
6 Attributes of an Effective Special Needs Advocate Photo Credit: acambaro at Star Stock If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, you are already an advocate. And you want to be the best advocate you can be…for the good of your child....
