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
The Real Teacher: A Rocky Road to Trust
by Leia Holley As I stood in front of my class, I had no real idea of how much this diverse group of learners would teach me. This was my first class. I was a teacher, their teacher. I knew how to teach math, but I was unaware of how little I truly...
The “Queen” Jenny
By James Harris-Beaudry My sister Jenny is a thirty year old day-care assistant who lives in her own apartment. She also happens to have cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability. It is amazing to talk about how far we’ve come and the abilities my sister has...
Peytn Belongs
By Lori Burnshire Each day at 3:10, Peytn would emerge from the front doors of the middle school with a smile on his face and something to fidget with in his hand. And, each day he would find me standing under the large tree to meet him. From there we...