As a mom to a child with complex medical needs, we hear many people say, “you should be a nurse” or “you should go to medical school.” Eventually, many of us find ourselves doing exactly that.
Categories: Family Support
“Hopelighting” is a compilation of heartwarming stories featuring El Paso children with disabilities. It was written by parents for parents, educators and service providers who work with children with disabilities.
Categories: Family Support
We forget how the medical world has changed during the COVID pandemic.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
A family’s decision to host a senior prom at home during COVID.
Categories: Family Support
After 16 years in public school my son graduated, a memory our family will always cherish.
Categories: Education & Schools
Divorce happens. It’s a fact of life. How do we share custody of our kids after divorce? How do we lessen the impact of divorce on our children’s lives? It can be a real challenge!
Categories: Family Support
When considering employment, money is a major motivation for most people. However, for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the motivation to work is often very different.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
What can be accomplished with the right support and vision is amazing. My son wanted to be in the band. This is his story – and ours.
Categories: Education & Schools
It has been said that the future is not something we just step into; it is something we create. Do you have a vision for your child’s future? What’s your child’s vision?
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
When you throw a rock in a pond, the ripples spread out, sometimes in large areas. Now that I am working with many of the people who once cared for my child, I have seen her ripple at work in so many ways.
Categories: Family Support