Born to Shine: Learning to Find Strength in Differences
Born to Shine At 10 years old, Sam De La Cerda offers new perspectives on family dynamics, individuality, and inclusion in his new book, ‘Am I Invisible?’ The Fresno-born author...
Making a Difference
Inclusive Bathrooms: Let’s Start Talking About It
Inclusive Bathrooms Just a few short months ago, it seemed as though the whole world was in an uproar about Target and their “All inclusive/transgender/ bi-sexual/gay bathroom” policy. People were...
Restraints in School: What Can You Do?
Restraints in School: What Can You Do? Zachary’s laughter has been called infectious. One specialist even opined it sounded much like Charles Schultz’s famous character, Snoopy. The breath-taking sounds of...
Super Dadvocate: Kelvin Fields Making a Difference!
Kelvin Fields This year Kelvin’s wife, DeeWanda, submitted her story to us about her remarkable husband. A man whose selfless acts of love, honor and commitment make him very derserving...
Katie Meade is Fearless, Inspiring and Setting Records
Katie Meade just broke a new record and, no, we aren’t talking about her wins in gymnastics or basketball. Katie just landed the position as a spokesmodel for the new...
Great Bike Giveaway Strider® Teams Up with Friendship Circle
Many people don’t realize what a difference an adaptive bike can make for an individual with special needs who struggles with balance and coordination. For the third year, Strider Bikes,...
Real Moms Share: Raising Twins on the Spectrum
Raising Twins On the Spectrum Usually, our Real Mom ’s Share section is one mom sharing her insights and perspective on her special life. This issue, we had a unique...
Why Me? Why My Child? Wisdom Found in the “Hero’s Journey”
Wisdom found in the “hero’s journey” Personal growth and expansion is so wondrous – the opening of a lotus flower – an I’mage from Buddhism. Representing a soul that is...
Caroline’s Cart is Rolling into Target Stores Nationwide
[Source: Target] Good news—we’re rolling Caroline’s Cart out to Target stores nationwide! February 4, 2016–When Adam Standiford’s family got to Target recently, they found something that would make their shopping...
Sharing Updates: Anti-Bullying Campaign, Prom for Special Needs, and Special Ed Disability Programs
Popular kids may be key to stop bullying Despite a surge in policy and research attention to conflict and bullying among adolescents, there is little evidence to suggest that current...
