Tag: disabilities
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Inclusive Water Park: A Safe Haven for Children with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast Morgan’s Inspiration Island in San Antonio is the world’s first inclusive water park, revolutionizing the way we think about summer fun. While many water parks offer a refreshing escape during the scorching summer months, parents of children with disabilities often face a harsh reality: most parks are far from accessible. That’s why…
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When Your Child with Disabilities Begins School: A Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Sending your child off to school for the first time is a monumental step for any parent. It marks a transition where your little one will spend more time with teachers and peers than with you. For many parents, this shift is challenging, especially when you’ve been the focal point of your…
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To All Mothers of Children with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast The day you became a mother is etched in your memory forever. That precious little being was placed in your arms, a bundle of joy after months of anticipation. Their gaze, albeit blurry and unfocused, was directed at you. You were their world—an immense source of safety and love. In that moment,…
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15 Comments That Parents of Children with Disabilities Don’t Want to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of two children with disabilities, I’ve encountered my share of unsolicited advice and well-meaning but misguided remarks. Over the years, I have learned how to navigate these comments, some of which can be frustrating or hurtful. While I appreciate curiosity and the desire to understand disabilities, there are lines…
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Protesters with Disabilities Removed from Senate Healthcare Hearing: A Disturbing Incident
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling turn of events, a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the Graham-Cassidy bill, a Republican initiative aimed at overhauling the Affordable Care Act, was disrupted today by protesters advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Many demonstrators were in wheelchairs and were forcibly escorted out of the session by…
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Please Don’t Label Me a ‘Hero’ for Adopting a Child with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast “Wait, you knew? And you still decided to go through with it?” I felt a wave of discomfort wash over me as I spoke with a new acquaintance. “Well, wouldn’t you do the same if it were your daughter?” She stared at me, her mouth slightly agape. Just wait, I thought. Here…