Tag: advocacy
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The Essential Guidance I Never Knew I Needed After My Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting The Essential Guidance I Never Knew I Needed After My Child’s Autism Diagnosis by Jenna Oct. 20, 2023 Throughout life, certain pieces of advice resonate deeply and linger long after they are given. There’s guidance you hold dear, and then there’s the advice you smile at politely while internally dismissing it…
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Stillbirth Stole My Son — Now I’m Advocating for Change
Read more I never anticipated that my pregnancy would end in stillbirth. Now, I’m on a mission to advocate for changes in maternal healthcare. My name is Sarah Thompson, and I want to share my journey with you. In 2022, I stood at a community rally in Washington, D.C., my voice shaking with emotion as…
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This Lollipop Captures the Urgent Need for ‘March For Our Lives’
Get Pregnant Fast A poignant moment from the recent March For Our Lives event highlights a grave reality faced by children in American schools today. During the march, a six-year-old distributed lollipops, each carrying a chilling message. This is emblematic of the necessity for movements advocating for gun control. While attending the march, librarian Sarah…
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Educator Allegedly Taped Mouth of Special Needs Student: ‘She Wouldn’t Be Silent!’
Get Pregnant Fast A special needs student may finally receive the justice she deserves after enduring years of alleged mistreatment. Emily Thompson, who has cerebral palsy, was reportedly punished for her condition by staff at her special education school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In a shocking text message sent to Emily’s mother, Sarah Thompson, a…
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Every Student Deserves Access to Public Education—Including Students with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, the right to public education is a fundamental principle that must be upheld for every student, including those with disabilities. The legal framework supporting this right is anchored in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which clearly states that “no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in…
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After My Family’s Childbirth Crisis, I’m Dedicated to Training Black Dads as Doulas
Read more The journey to parenthood can be filled with immense joy, but it can also lead to heart-wrenching challenges. Two days before Christmas in 2017, my partner and I were overjoyed, anticipating the arrival of our twin boys. However, that excitement quickly turned into unimaginable sorrow when we faced the stillbirth of our first…
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Cate Winslow Advocates for Change in the Film Industry During Cannes Women’s March
Get Pregnant Fast During the recent red carpet event at the Cannes Film Festival, 82 women from diverse backgrounds in the film industry united to advocate for gender equality. As these women stood together on the iconic steps of the Palais, renowned actress and Cannes Film Jury President, Cate Winslow, delivered a powerful speech addressing…
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7,000 Shoes Laid Out on Capitol Lawn to Highlight the Toll of Gun Violence on Children
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant display aimed at raising awareness of gun violence, 7,000 pairs of shoes were placed on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. This striking installation symbolizes the tragic loss of young lives due to gun-related incidents across the nation. Following the heartbreaking shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012,…