The Case for Choice and Advocacy
Imagine a future where your child thrives in a community that not only meets their unique needs but also celebrates their individuality. Ashley Kim Weiss, a renowned advocate for individuals...
Success Story
Meet Nicholas McGee
College Success Story: Nicholas McGee College: Gwynedd University Brief Bio: Nick’s disability is Down Syndrome. All Gwynedd Mercy University’s Integrated Studies program students receive accommodations and modifications. Accommodations change...
Inspiring ‘CHAMPIONS’ Actor Talks about his NEW Movie out now!
Imagine starring in a movie with Woody Harrelson. Down’s syndrome didn’t stop actor Mathew Van Der Ahe from doing that. [Click to Listen to Podcast] Do you wonder just what...
How I Was Able to Find Love Again
Photo from left to right: Justin Davner (boyfriend), McKenzie Foster (daughter), Erin Foster (mom), Kyle Foster (son). How I was able to find love again and my boyfriend loves both...
From Special to Ordinary
How do we help your loved one shift from the “special” to the “ordinary”? Special classrooms, programs and groups. Our family members with developmental disabilities are forced to live a...
Celebrities with Disabilities that Turned their Dreams into Attainable Goals
Celebrities with disabilities There is no greater misconception than those surrounding physical and intellectual disabilities. The idea that those with disabilities are less than or that success cannot be attained...
Cody Breaking the Tape: How Disabilities Didn’t Stop Him in Life
Cody My name is Michelle Carroll-Piver, and my husband, Dale, and I have four children. My oldest is18 and serving in the US Army stationed at Fort Sam Houston in...
Special Artisan and Crafter Adam Flasterstein
Adam Flasterstein Age: 26 Disorder: Autism/Intellectual disability Style of Art: Shell painting As told to us by his mom, Elaine Adam Flasterstein, 26, is a multi-media artist. He uses collected...
Meet Four Very Special Artisans and Crafters
Austin Bruder As told to us by his mom, Lynn Austin Bruder, 14, is very much into woodworking. He learned his craft from his dad and YouTube. Austin says, “making...
Special Artisan and Crafter Kodie Smith
Kodie Smith Age: 22 Disorder: Duplication of Chromosome 16p.11.2 -12 Style of Art: Multi-Media As told to us by her mom, Kristy Kodie Smith, 22, is a multi-media artist. She...
