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Six Special Momtreprenuers Who Are Working to Make a Difference in Our Community

Special Momtreprenuers Raising children is a tough enough job. Now, add a special needs child to the mix and it becomes an even greater task. We would like to shine...

Using 2 Words Only, Describe Your Child’s Personality?

Parents shared the following two words to describe their child’s personality. What two words would you use to describe your child/children? Related: Can you describe your child’s personality, using...

Real Mom’s Share: Mitzi & Caitlyn

Mitzi McGilvray and her daughter, Caitlyn, contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her life...

Super Dadvocate: Big Daddy F. Lewis Stark Making a Difference!

Big Daddy F. Lewis Stark It’s safe to say that no family is ever going to be perfect, but, as we learned from Big Daddy, you can use acceptance, gratitude...

Mysteries from the World of Special Needs

Pondering the mysteries that come with having a special needs child

Inspiring Story of the Week: Boy Inspires Others by Running the Most Inspiring Field-Day Race Ever

Matt has Spastic Cerebral Palsy, but opted to run in Field Day at Colonial Hills Elementary School despite being given the option to sit it out

Nina Eaton

“Everyday Hero” for the May/June Issue 2012 Reflecting on the Life and Accomplishments of UCP Founder and Board Member NINA EATON August 15, 1915 – March 30, 2012 The...

CAMP LIFE Changes Lives

CAMP LIFE At the age of 14, a seed of inspiration was planted in Sterling Leija. She began volunteering at a camp for children with special needs called Camp CAMP...

Michael Azzara

“Everyday Hero” for the January/February Issue 2012 I want to nominate my Father-in-law, Mike, as an Everyday Hero. Ever since my son, Mikey, was diagnose at 19 days of age...