Aging Caregivers
For families who take care of persons with disabilities, the prospect of aging can be quite daunting. Everyone ages, including people with disabilities.
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Thoughts on advocacy, law, family, and the work that matters.
There is Power in Advocacy
A few of my classmates left a significant impact because they had true lived experience. Recently one of them was featured in Uniquely You.
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I'm Bored!
Many parents have challenges keeping their children occupied over the summer. That is no different for families caring for persons with invisible disabilities.
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Invisible
You cannot always tell when someone has a disability or learning disorder because it is invisible. Finding a safe space to be is important.
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Mama Bear has not given up!
We rarely talk about our temperament as mothers, but we are not perfect human beings. No mother receives a blueprint on how to raise a child.
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Extended Family
We all have people we rely on. Sometimes we have people who unexpectedly join our village. Thank you, Lourdes, for being a part of our extended family.
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This 4th!
As our country celebrated a milestone, our family did as well. For years our daughter wanted to see BUT NOT hear fireworks. This 4th was special.
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First impressions
Life with a person on the spectrum makes you cognizant of your surroundings. My daughter and I recently went shopping, and the care from two stores said it all.
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Friends come from all circles
Friendship, socialization, and isolation are some of the most difficult issues persons with autism experience, especially after they finish the K-12 system.
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Work is more than a job!
My daughter wants to work and, more importantly, would like to have a career. Over the past two years, thanks to many who invested in her, we have seen progress.
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