Join me on a heartfelt journey from curious parent and new professional to author and Keynote speaker. 4 Key moments from DDDAY 35.
Category: Disability
Finding the Right Fit, From Inclusion and Beyond: A New Day Program for Jessica
After All That Inclusion in school – Adult Life and A New Day Program for Jessica. We embrace hope as Jessica starts a new chapter.
A Mother’s Journey of Hope and Advocacy
University of Miami Alumni – In a world where compassion can make all the difference, alumna Vickie Rubin is a ray of hope for families raising children w/ special needs.
My View: There are Many Ways to Pay it Forward – If you can’t open article in the Buffalo News – this is a copy:
If you are unable to open article in the Buffalo News – this is a copy:
Inclusion for Jess: After 21
Inclusion for Jess in public school – What was it all for? Jess needed a change- She started a new program last week – And we have Hope #RaisingJess #Hope #DayHab #Inclusion #Disability
My article is in NEWSWEEK!!!
Newsweek Article by Vickie – In September 2022, Vickie was able to drive Jessica’s group home van for the first time.
#RaisingJess #Newsweek #MyTurn #advocate #daughters #wheelchairvan
Connection
Did you ever have a moment when you felt a powerful Connection to something larger than what you can see? A breath of clarity?
Cross-Country Trip Planned for 45 Years from VW Bus to EKKO-But What Happens?
Trip Planned for 45 Years from VW Bus to EKKO RV-But What Happens? In 1977, Mitch bought a VW bus and so starts our story – Read on for more-
The Room Where it Happened
We were finally together in Jessica’s house to share a blessed event. This is the story of what we discovered in The Room Where it Happened.
What the Exit Interview with our Son and Daughter Revealed
So, how did we do? Why not conduct an exit interview when your adult offspring move out of the house. The intention is not for us to do a better job with our future children , but to get a fair assessment (can this really be fair and honest?) of how we did as parents.
What My Mother Knew That Took Me 20 Years to Find Out
My Mom was a big fan of my writing and said, “you should write a book. But I was too busy to write a book. I had a full-time job, three kids, and three dogs at home. Jessica, as documented in many blogs, needed help with every daily life skill.
3 Greatest Moments of Day 160: Jess Chimes in with her Scales
It has been 160 days since normalcy. We worry if Jess is losing skills while she is distancing at home. Still, we experienced 3 Great Moments.
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Feeling the Hi! with Jessica Today! ❤️
We just had our second visit since February! Sharing the Hi! Please sign-up for one blog per week!
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Why We and Other Families of Children with Disabilities Zoom from Across the World
For many years we did not know our daughter Jessica’s correct diagnosis. We did know that the DNA Jess was missing played a significant role in her development. In 2002, when Jessica was 20 years old, we received results that Jess has a rare chromosome deletion (missing piece). We struggled to find another family in […]
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