This is part of the monthly Community Blog Hop, 3 on the 21st. A truth, a tip and a photo. Read more about it here. And join yourself!
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One truth:
Disability isn’t a big deal. Disability is a natural part of the human experience – it’s a chance and an opportunity to explore the world from new vantage points.
Societal attitudes about disability are a big deal.
A huge deal. An enormous deal. A deal that can make you gasp and can break your heart.
Don’t let it. Just remember that WE are society; each one of us is who a society is made of.
We can change this, we *will* change this.
Each one teach one, we can do it!
One Tip:
This isn’t so much about straight-up parenting as it is about a resource: DREDF. That is, Disability Rights Education Defense Fund.
Need help with the IEP? With understanding IDEA? Go to them.
One Photo:
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Meriah Nichols is a counselor. Solo mom to 3 (one with Down syndrome, one on the spectrum). Deaf, and neurodiverse herself, she’s a gardening nerd who loves cats, Star Trek, and takes her coffee hot and black.
Sounds like a cool organization. Sad that its needed. 🙁