Special Artisan and Crafter Austin Bruder
Austin Bruder Age: 14 Disability/Disorder: Dysgraphia and ADHD Style of Art: Woodworking As told to us by his mom, Lynn Austin Bruder, 14, is very much into woodworking. He learned...
Inspirational stories
Family Tracks: Families Staying Active During COVID-19! Long Family
The Long Family provided a video introduction to their family. Kelly Long’s tribute to her mother: I attribute my parenting style to my mother. When I was 12 years old,...
Family Tracks: Families Staying Active During COVID-19! Foster Family
Meet The Foster Family I’m a cooped-up mom of four: Three with special needs. Surviving?… no. Dare I say it, we are “thriving” in the trenches of Corona virus. We...
Family Tracks: Families Staying Active During COVID-19! Bryant Family
My name is Jamie Bryant, and I’m 55 years old. My husband, James, is the Deputy Chief of our hometown fire department as well as a paramedic at our local...
How to Find Your Special Child’s Spark?
How to find your special child’s spark? Before you read any more of this article, take a moment and think of one that you really love to do. Now ask...
College Bound: A Journey to Independence
College Bound: A Journey to Independence Our son, Clayton, started college this fall along with three of his closest friends. Originally, we planned to create a supported living residence for...
A Story of Inspiration: How Vernon Changed My Perception of Disability
How Vernon Changed My Perception of Disability It was the summer after my freshman year of high school and I had decided that I wanted to volunteer for the Special...
Be Inspired, Dream Big with John Tucker and Rachel Osterbach
#23: Be Inspired, Dream Big with John Tucker and Rachel Osterbach [Click to Listen to Podcast] In today’s podcast, visit with lead cast members John Tucker and Rachel Osterbach from the EMMY winning A&E Television Series “Born This Way”!!! In case...
Born This Way Is Paving the Way!
Born This Way Born This Way is an American reality television series produced by Bunim/ Murray Productions. The series features seven adults with Down syndrome who inspire others and send...
Proud Moments: Matthew’s Endless Possibilities
Matthew’s Endless Possibilities As I drove with my son, Matthew… for the first time, he was the driver and I was his passenger (what an ironic metaphor for our journey)....