To The Parent Of A Medically Complex Child

This one goes out to all the parents who have to bribe their kids with Happy Meals to cooperate at medical specialist visits.

To all the parents who make and manage countless doctor appointments on a regular basis.

To all the parents who wear a brave face so that their child does not have to worry.

To all the parents who breathe a sigh of relief after a good report, when no one even knew they were holding their breath.

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White Cane Day

Did you know October 15th is White Cane Day?

Neither did I until I saw the note from my daughter’s Orientation and Mobility Teacher!

About one year ago, Evalyn was introduced to the long white cane in school. As you may be aware, she has Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) which is a brain-based visual impairment. She is not blind. Her eyes are healthy and normal. She can see, but her brain has difficulty interpreting the information it receives from her eyes.

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Disability Representation Matters: Interview With Jamie Sumner, Author

Photo: Jamie Sumner

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Disability representation matters, and that is why I am so excited to share a new book with you.

If you follow my writing, you are well aware of my passion for advocating for kids with disabilities and special needs. I want to spread the message that all kids with differences should have the same opportunities as their peers, and should be viewed as equal, not less. That is why when my writer friend, Jamie Sumner, announced that she has a new middle grade novel coming out starring a young girl with cerebral palsy, I was ecstatic! I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this ground-breaking book!

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