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...
By Leia Holley The sound of rushing water and laughter echo throughout the Lodge, my guide two steps ahead of me, takes a quick turn towards the rushing water and begins his climb toward the top of the structure. He turns to motion for me to follow, yet can’t...
Submitted by Shannon Wills, Holcomb Every year around the holidays, people start thinking about what they are thankful for and want to give others. Growing up, people would ask, “What are you thankful for?” As most children do, I would always respond, “My...
By Laura C., Gardner, KS I am a mom of three great kids: two sons and a daughter. My sons are on the Autism Spectrum. My oldest son is 18 and has Aspergers Syndrome with ADHD. My second son is 16 and has Aspergers with a receptive language disorder. Our success as a...
Submitted by Jane Rogers Has anyone ever failed in what they were trying to do to help a child? If you haven’t, God bless you because if you continue, failure is going to happen sometime. Success and failure come in the same package. Did you hit the ball the...
