Steps for Noel

20/03/2020

I finally had time to edit our Morning Routine Youtube Video.

If your curious to see what life is like getting Noel ready in the mornings you can watch the whole thing. Look in the comments for the video:

26/11/2019

Lol!!

21/11/2019

New Blog Post:

The pain and frustration of having a child in a wheelchair doesn't go away. It's always there, and it always hurts. It's just, you learn how to live through it.
New Blog Post:
https://disabilitieseducator.com/uncategorized/real-talk-wheelchair-frustrations/

21/11/2019

Some Days the sadness wins So I am a pretty happy, joyful person. I am an Enneagram seven, so that means I always want to have fun and I'm always looking for a good time. I've definitely been able to keep a very positive perspective on everything I've gone through, and all the complications of Noel's life. I definitely have been able to see the silver lining in the clouds. [ 1,369 more word ]

Disbailties Education

15/11/2019

Mom I know what it’s like when your at the store and your child uncomfortable stares at the kid in a wheelchair; here’s my 5 tips to help you in that moment!

30/10/2019

New Video!

******Free Download**** 5 Tips For Teaching Disability Inclusion https://disabilitieseducator.com/fivetipsforteachingdisabilityinclusion/ Here are my 5 Tips ...

25/10/2019

As I sat at Special Olympics bowling for my daughter who is in middle school I looked around at the other moms who had children with special needs. I realized I’m no longer in a group of moms with babies with special needs; I’m no longer in the group who just received a diagnosis and is trying to deal with the heartache that comes with a diagnosis. ⁣
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I am now in a group of moms who have been through the fire quite literally for years now. This group of moms is no longer trying to figure out play dates and preschool but now we’re looking ahead to high school and life for our children outside of our house. I recognize that these moms are worn, but they’re also beautiful. These women have experienced and seen things they didn’t think they would live through. And yet we’re still here still standing. ⁣
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@ Greeley, Colorado

23/10/2019

When you’re told your 5 month old daughter will never walk it’s devastating; especially when you’re an athlete. ⁣
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When Noel received diagnosis of muscular dystrophy my first reaction was that to be optimistic and my first response was, “Well she can still be in the Special Olympics.” ⁣
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So now every time we get to go to a special Olympic event I am overcome with emotion of how bittersweet it is. It’s bitter and hard that my 12-year-old can’t walk and she needs so much assistance; but it’s so sweet to be around such amazing people and such an awesome organization. There really is nothing like being in a room full of over comers.⁣ She had so much fun today a Special Olympic Bowling!
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16/10/2019

New YouTube Video:

There are still days in this journey that I will just be sad. No matter how hard I try to have a positive attitude and look for the silver lining in the clou...

15/10/2019

Yes I Sill Feel Sad, the journey of raising a child with a disability is a mountain and each day new challenges arise.

Disbailties Education

15/10/2019

Telling your child to “not stare” is hurtful⁣.
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Telling them to “shush” and don’t look is not kind. ⁣
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I know you’re trying to be polite. ⁣
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But teaching your child to say hello is actually teaching your child to be polite and kind. ⁣
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11/10/2019

Turn around! This picture needs to change. This is what we currently call inclusion. This is not inclusion the is integration. Because my daughter goes to school and is with her peers we think this is inclusion. Society has come as far in including kids with handicaps, special needs, autism; we will mainstream them at school and even let them sit next to us at lunch. We have been taught to not stare at them, don’t ask questions and it’s perfectly acceptable to not engage with them. This concept to me is so devastating; We as a society are ignoring these amazing people.
And the biggest reason why is because we haven’t been taught how to turn around and engage with people
Who have handicaps or special needs. The basic premise we operate under is just don’t make eye contact and that means you’re polite. I wholeheartedly disagree And I want to challenge that thought. I say engage with them, talk to them, ask them questions!! Be nice and ask their name makes friends with them. My daughter deserves to be included not just integrated!