David is a 25-year-old student at UAA who experiences bi-polar disorder as well as ADHD. Today he shares how these special needs and others have impacted his and his Learn More
Brittney’s Story Continued…
The money: There are many factors that make living in Barrow with special needs unlike anywhere else. Basically, living here and having to seek medical professional help = EXPENSIVE Learn More
Brittney’s Story: Part 1
Brittney Toalston is sharing her family’s story with us about what it is like to have a family member with special needs in rural Alaska. This story will be delivered Learn More
Happy Holidays?
By Kate Sondgerath, Health Information Specialist, Family Voices Indiana Each year around this time, my husband and I get a little restless. While family and friends are excitedly planning for Learn More
SCHOOL YEAR RAMBLINGS OF A MOM
It’s that time of year again. The mad rush begins! … I would love to sit here and type a blog that reflects a perfect and peaceful life, but that is not my actual reality.
Rachel’s Story: Reflections from the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) Conference
This contribution is brought to you by Rachel Vandiver. Thank you for sharing your story. In order to fully understand my personal experience as an Advocate Leader at the ACMG Conference Learn More
“Happy!” – The story of one family, and one amazing volunteer
“As parents of a special needs child, one frequently hears more about what the child can’t do rather than what he can do”
Barbe’s Story – Part II
It was the holiday season of 1993 and Barbe was the single mother of 3 children, two daughters and a son, Christopher, who had Touretts, epilepsy, OCD, ADHD and Neurofibromatosis. Learn More
Sensory Modulation & Santa
Smelling cookies baking in the oven. Hearing Christmas carols being sung. Seeing bright lights flicker and flash throughout the community. Everyone knows that it is time for the holiday season! Learn More
Barbe’s Story – Part I
So here I am pretending I know what I’m doing in writing a “blog”, and to be completely honest, I have no idea what I’m suppose to say. Nor have Learn More
