Sep 26, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Nine Ways to Live Triumphantly with Special Needs Kids, Part 1

Life as a parent is wearing. Life as the parent of of a special needs child is especially wearing. The specter of life as a perpetual care give and decision-maker can be overwhelming. But the parents I interviewed for A Different Dream for My Child lived joyfully despite their circumstances. Many parents of special needs students I worked during my teaching career. Over the next three days, I’ll share... read more

Aug 13, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Why Can this Wimpy Woman Steer a Wheelchair?

Why I Get Aggravated I get so aggravated when big, burly guys try to negotiate Grandma Myrtle or Great-Uncle Oscar’s wheelchair over bumps in sidewalks and slightly raised thresholds, or onto a shallow-stepped landing. Their standard method of operation is to ram the wheelchair at the obstacle, jarring Grandma or Oscar in the process and nearly scaring them to death. “What’s the matter... read more