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I help parents of disabled kids become better allies to the disability community. When I’m not doing that, you will find me writing Middle Grade fiction.

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Disabled Students Left Inside School Buildings During Fires
If you think that in case of a fire, all students are evacuated from school buildings, do I have news for you... Across the nation, schools are placing physically disabled students in "rescue rooms" instead of being evacuated. Let that sink in: Physically disabled...
You Are the Best You
Yes, it’s true,  there is no other you.The way in which you’re different is the way that makes you, you. It’s the way you move, the way you talk, the way you look. Every part of who you are is beautiful and unique. We each have gifts, you have yours too.And yours...
I Wish I Were
The person who enjoys the first snowfall of the season. Who doesn't mind going to a grocery store on snowy roads -- or clear roads. A person who can shake off that feeling of uncertainty of helplessness of wishing things were different for my kids and your kids. It's...
My Approach to Parenting Disabled Teenagers
Many parents talk about how difficult it is to parent teenagers. And while yes, it is a period of time when kids are pushing boundaries wanting to become independent, I personally love having teenagers. Image description: Woman and teen son with Down syndrome forehead...
You Are the Best You

You Are the Best You

Yes, it’s true,  there is no other you.The way in which you’re different is the way that makes you, you. It’s the way you move, the way you talk, the way you look. Every part of who you are is beautiful and unique. We each have gifts, you have yours too.And yours...

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I Wish I Were

I Wish I Were

The person who enjoys the first snowfall of the season. Who doesn't mind going to a grocery store on snowy roads -- or clear roads. A person who can shake off that feeling of uncertainty of helplessness of wishing things were different for my kids and your kids. It's...

read more
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