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Every four and a half minutes a child is born or diagnosed with a condition parents never dreamed would be their reality. If this is you, you’re in the right place. You’re not alone.
Stories
Sometimes the best therapy is knowing that someone else has been through it. Watch parent and sibling stories.
Local & National Resources
Browse resources submitted by loved ones facing similar diagnoses. Or if you have a resource, submit it online!
Jess: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Lily was born at 24 weeks gestation weighing only one pound. Lily is a twin and unfortunately, her sister was stillborn. Lily has Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Her mom, Jess talks about the grief of losing a child while dealing with the news her daughter had a disability.
Social Media as a Resource
Social media is a platform that allows people from all over the world to connect together. While it can be an incredible tool, oftentimes it can be used as an avenue for bullying and hate. Despite that, there are hundreds of families that have chosen to use social media as a platform to educate and advocate for people with disabilities.
Jobs for People with Disabilities
Employment opportunities for people with disabilities have grown over the past several years. More companies have become more inclusive to find jobs for people with disabilities.
Traveling with a Child Who Has a Disability
Traveling in general can be a very stressful event. However, adding children into the mix can create even more stress and chaos. What if your child has a disability? What if they have medical equipment that needs to be with your child?
Accessible Homes
Hearing the news your child has been diagnosed with a disability will change your world. There are so many emotions and changes you will go through. Have you considered the changes that need to be made for your home? Is it equipped to have a wheelchair in it? How do you make the necessary changes to ensure your home is a safe place for your child to be?
Dental Health and Disabilities
Children with disabilities are more likely to develop dental issues when compared to their typically developing peers. There are several disabilities that increase the complexity of dental problems as well. Oral health is more important than people realize, taking care of our children’s teeth is a focus of our care that we should be providing.
What will you do with your one wild and precious life?
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