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Can Those With Disabilities Contribute to Society?

Can children and adults with disabilites be contributing members of society? Ellen Stumbo addresses that question in today’s guest post. Let’s Be Realistic Are people with disabilities contributing members of society? Let’s be realistic, depending on their disability, they might need life-long care and someone to provide for all... read more

On Being an Advocate: Speak Up

Advocacy is part of every parent’s job description. As parents of children with special needs, we find ourselves on the job at unexpected times and in unexpected places as this post by guest blogger Ellen Stumbo shows. On Being an Advocate: Speak Up! I first heard his scream among the crowd. That garbled yell that came either too soon or too... read more

2012′s Top Special Needs Posts Countdown, #7

The countdown of 2012′s most read posts continues here at DifferentDream.com. Today we move onto the 7th most popular post, a very sweet article was written by guest blogger Ellen Stumbo. Posts #8, 9, and 10 To make your hunt for the posts already featured in the countdown easier, here’s a quick run down of what’s been covered... read more

Down Syndrome: A Teacher of Life

Down Syndrome Awareness Month will soon come to a close. But not before guest blogger Ellen Stumbo shares what she’s learned from her daughter who lives with Down syndrome. My Teacher of Life My daughter has Down syndrome. She is only four years old, but we have dreams for her future. Some of those dreams look like possibilities, like a chance... read more

Communication with My Daughter Who Has Down Syndrome

Communication with children who have special needs often requires creativity and flexibility. Today, guest blogger Ellen Stumbo describes the struggles and hopes she has with her daughter Nichole who lives with Down syndrome. Just for a Day by Ellen Stumbo Just for a day, I wish my daughter with Down syndrome did not struggle with her speech. I know... read more
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