Apr 29, 2013
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
Feb 20, 2013
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
Dec 21, 2012
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
Oct 30, 2012
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
Oct 16, 2012
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


