The Dawning of a Bright Future
The Dawning of a Bright Future It was June 14th and the last day of middle school had arrived. The energy in the halls was electric and the students were...
Category: Success Stories
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...
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)....
Real Moms Share: Joshua’s Success Story
Joshua’s Success Story: The Words I Didn’t Want To Hear Some times, I am still stunned where he is in life. I watched as Joshua opened up his recent book...
Michael Lincoln-McCreight
Michael Lincoln-McCreight Have you ever heard of Supported Decision Making? Attorney Amanda Heystek (Director of Systems Reform Disability Rights Florida) was kind enough to explain in greater detail what it...
Patricia Moody’s PATH to Success
Patricia was starting high school out of our district at SrHS. The students did not know her. Would they accept her? We approached high school with trepidation. But, we had...
Shining a Light on Sunflower Bakery Presented by Bus 52
Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Sunflower Bakery is no ordinary bakery
Robin Raiff (Sister): He’s Not Heavy, He’s My Brother
This issue’s “Real Moms Share” is actually a “Real Sister Shares” (she happens to also be a mom). Robin Raiff was raised in Kentucky and is one of six children....
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Climbing to the Top
Climbing to the Top My son is afraid of elevators and stairs. We’ve worked on stairs for months!! It used to take an hour to get to the 2nd floor;...
