Going outside has changed. The world is changed. Cue Galadriel from Lord of the Rings: "I feel it in the Earth...Much that once was is lost." When I google "accepting change", a wiki pops up saying to embrace change, know its inevitability, put it in perspective, and look on the bright … Continue Reading
OVERCOMING FEARS
A Song of Hope in a Global Pandemic
Hope. A reminder. A historic perspective. We’ve been desperate to find this in the midst of this crisis. Then, we heard this song, a song written in a time like ours – a global pandemic. It was a song I sang as a little girl. But now, in a time where we are experiencing disease, […]
F*** Your Fears
What are you afraid of? A year ago, I made a long list. My list included: Heights Swimming in cold water Popping balloons Running a long distance Roller coasters Meeting my favorite celebrities (this didn’t terrify me more than make me embarrassingly giddy (poor David)) Scary Movies Zombies Telling other people I struggled with panic […]
DOWN SYNDROME
How to Teach All Abilities to Wear Face Masks
Going outside has changed. The world is changed. Cue Galadriel from Lord of the Rings: "I feel it in the Earth...Much that once was is … Continue Reading
How-To Take a Picture for All Abilities
Can my son learn how to take a picture? Medical professionals have given our boy many labels: Down syndrome. Auditory Processing Disorder. Apraxia. … Continue Reading
One Step at a Time: How-To Videos for All Abilities
“It’s just too hard for him.” Over and over again, we would hear this phrase. Because of his disability, my son, … Continue Reading