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February 2020

Inclusion is more than just breathing the same air

To me, inclusion is much more than just breathing the same air. It involves making sure children are active participants in their daily lives. Just being there isn’t enough....Read more about Inclusion is more than just breathing the same air

Young boy in a wheelchair with two friends who have their arms around him in the library.

November 2019

Take the lead and say hello

After a week away enjoying the sun and swimming with our gorgeous girl, it came to my attention that the general public is desperately in need of some guidance around interacting with kids with disabilities and their families!...Read more about Take the lead and say hello

Two girls and a boy in a pool holding on to the wall, the boy in the middle is waving hello.

September 2019

Finding a brighter future

At 14 months, my daughter was diagnosed with a global developmental delay. As a parent, your automatic reaction is to try to fix the problem and hope the development delays will pass. But the reality is that you can’t....Read more about Finding a brighter future

Mother and son smiling and laughing.

August 2019

A great year of kindergarten

This year has been incredible for us, in more ways than one. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and my five-year-old son who has special needs attended our local kindergarten service in what has been a wonderful experience....Read more about A great year of kindergarten

Two boys with disability at kindergarten

Taking it further – speaking up for my child

My teenage daughter loves music, going to concerts and (of course) shopping. ...Read more about Taking it further – speaking up for my child

Girl with Down syndrome holding flowers in park