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
No Holding Back
By Richard and Marcia Jeans Fifteen years ago my husband and I faced one of the most difficult moments in our lives when the doctors told us that our daughter, Alysha, was blind. She was diagnosed with Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis. We grieved for weeks, but...
Mito What?
By Gina Rader, Wichita In 2007, after 18 months of cross country travel, numerous tests, muscle biopsies and a lot of waiting, we finally received a diagnosis of mitochondria disease for our 3 year old son Grant. All the while, enduring speech, physical and...
Our Magnificent Family
Mari White, Topeka, Kansas We have two children with disabilities, so I have always been learning and advocating for both of our sons. Alex is 4 3/4 and Ben is 15 1/2. I recently contacted Dream Factory, a wonderful national organization which grants...