Empowered Parents Share Stories
We empower parents and transition age youth by providing an understanding of the special education and health care processes, communication strategies, effective teaming, and resources available to meet a child’s unique needs.
Below are a few of the stories families have shared about their journey to becoming effective members of their child’s educational and medical team. Share your Family’s Story! [email protected]
Family Empowerment Stories
Summer Fun
by Leia Holley I sit watching old video clips of our boys playing with the water hose in the little blue plastic pool. Sean, 10 months old, is trying to get the fish off the bottom of the pool as his brother, JP, 2 years old, looks sheepishly at the camera and...
Steve’s Story
by Bernita Engleken Twenty three years ago, on April 23, 1981, our sixth child was born six weeks prematurely. We were told within the hour that Steven had Down Syndrome and that we should put him in an institution and go on with our lives. He was...
Sibing Story
by Kristen McFarren I had just celebrated my first birthday when two days later, I received the best birthday present ever: my very own little brother, Jeff. I took on the big sister role immediately. I gave Jeff lots of hugs and lots of attention. Our...