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CONFERENCE WATCH: Little People of America National Conference, Anaheim, CA. July 1 – 8, 2001
...bring solutions and global awareness to the prominent issues affecting individuals of short stature and their families. Their national conference starts...The New York Times bestseller, Please Stop Laughing At Me… One Woman's Inspirational Story, and Please Stop Laughing at Us… One Survivors Extraordinary Quest...
Social Engagement > Support Groups
Leaning on CHADD – San Fernando Valley
...doesn’t even know if ADHD is real. These are just some examples of the many individuals who are struggling with ADHD.The first thing they have to know is: they...stories and share your own. This can provide a great deal of comfort and inspiration to parents or families feeling confused, isolated or unsure.Next, they...
Social Engagement > Support Groups
Agency Spotlight: Leaning on CHADD
...even know if ADHD is real. –These are just some examples of the many individuals who are struggling with ADHD. The first thing they have to know is: they...stories and share your own. This can provide a great deal of comfort and inspiration to parents or families feeling confused, isolated or unsure. Next, they...
News > Advocacy
Vista Inspires Autism Community
...Annual Autism Conference for professionals and families. The theme was inspiration, exploring what people are engaging in as families, individuals and schools....theme was inspiration, exploring what people are engaging in as families, individuals and schools. This year in particular, the conference served to showcase...
News > Research
Robin Borakove, "Angels Among Us”
...Author of multiple books, Editor of "The Heart of Autism" blog, Creator of the charity, (ASDS) Autism Spectrum Disorder Supports, Philanthropist , Inspirational Speaker, Founder and CEO of FlutterVision Productions, and beloved Children's Entertainer, "Fairy Queen Flutterby, Robin Borakove is beginning to...
Special Needs > Rare Disorders
Three Candles by Will Corcoran
In a heartening story about two boys who experience life-changing events at the age of three, a devoted father and debut author provides inspirational and enlightening guidance for parents and professionals caring for terminally ill children, as well as victims of child abuse. When Will Corcoran's...
Education > Early Intervention
Space Camp Special Needs Programs a Big Hit
...Space Camp has worked closely for years with many different organizations such as the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and the Blind to make this an inspirational and significant experience for all students. Two weeks before the students arrive for the Space Camp for Visually Impaired Students (SCI-VIS), the...
Global Insights > Culture
Beyond Inspiration Porn: How to Talk to Your Child About Disability Representation in Movies and TV
...decades, patterns so common they have names: inspiration porn, the tragic burden narrative, the magical...turning every movie night into a seminar. What Inspiration Porn Is. The term comes from disability activist...function the same way? If yes, you're looking at inspiration porn. The kid in a wheelchair who exists to teach...
Financial > Scholarships
Writing a Scholarship Essay About Your Disability: What Works (and What Doesn't)
...parents did instead of what you did, or disconnected from the stated goal of the scholarship. The essay that works doesn't ask for pity or perform inspiration. It shows transformation through specific moments and connects your disability experience directly to what you're trying to build. Here's how to...
Social Engagement > Support Groups
Finding Your People: A Complete Guide to Support Groups for Special Needs Families
...more exhausted than you arrived? This is the practical guide to finding, joining, and evaluating support groups for special needs families. Not inspiration, just mechanics. Types of Support Groups: Who They Serve. Support groups aren't one-size-fits-all. The structure, focus, and membership vary depending...
Social Engagement > Friends and Family
Young Man with Down Syndrome Starts His First Job and Looks Amazing Doing It
...gentleman" and noted he was carrying the job "with honor." One commenter wrote, "Growing self respect through hard work." The video shows capability, not inspiration. He's not there because someone felt generous. He's there because he can do the job, and he knows it. The Uncomfortable Truth in the Comments. One...
Global Insights > Culture
Understanding Disability Culture: Identity, Community, and Pride for Families New to the Conversation
You grew up hearing "person with a disability." You learned awareness campaigns, puzzle pieces, and inspiration stories about overcoming obstacles. Then your child gets a diagnosis, and you enter online communities where people introduce themselves as "autistic"...