COOL STUFF FOR PARENTS
Hey, folks. I promised you some good stuff, some content and resources. And if you stick with me, you’ll get all that and more. Below you can get started with a few articles or videos from the blog. There is more to come. Keep fighting the good fight and put your best self out there for the sake of your spouse, your kids and for your own sake.
This life was meant for enjoying. So, although there may be times of frustration and trial, there is also love and happiness and growth. Keep on Keeping It Together, my friends.
Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Employees with Disabilities
By guest author, Elijah Dawson Employers have a responsibility to create an inclusive workplace that is welcoming and accommodating to employees with disabilities. This can mean making reasonable adjustments such as providing access to assistive technology or flexible...
Teachers, Don’t be Afraid to Fail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t5iepAy7Ck
Just GO Man
I came home the other day and found my neighbors packing the car for a family trip. Luggage trailer hitch and roof carrier were installed and filled with packed bags. Adam, who is 18 years old and has special needs was the only...
World Autism Awareness Day Video
World Down Syndrome Day!
It's not possible to enter classrooms this year to teach kids about Down Syndrome, so we made this killer video! It's geared towards elementary school, but it's great for everyone. Enjoy, spread the word, and happy Down Syndrome day! https://youtu.be/LupVJX6c37Y
Special Ed Virtual Learning for Educators
This is part of a keynote I gave last week in south Texas. When I give a Keynote, I always keep it real. What could be more real then an actual zoom session with my boy? Enjoy.
Jon and the Prom
Quick! Take a look at this picture and tell me exactly what you are thinking. It’s okay; no one can hear you. You can be critical or insensitive or whatever. Just say what you are thinking. How about this: 1. Dude threw a Hail Mary for his senior prom and God...
Miracle Mia
It’s the first day of school and I am looking for Mia. Well, not the original Mia. The original Mia has moved on to the first grade and will not be in Eli’s class. My son Eli has a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism. Last year my wife and I decided to go...
To the Respite Worker
Dear Respite Worker, You have no idea of the impact you have on the family you serve. You just don’t. Families with special needs come in all shapes and sizes with various issues. What you do is invaluable and cannot be overstated. Like many families with...