by Guest Author | Dec 2, 2016 | Elementary School, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Uncategorized
By Jill Rose What if we started a “Hug U Campaign” as a way to show our unity? I talk to my son about bullying a lot. His little sister is 6 and has Down syndrome. So I worry. I worry kids will make fun of her or tease him about her disability. We have to be more...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 18, 2016 | Advocacy, High School, Individuals, KIDS, Parents, Self-Advocacy, YOU
“Everyone has to fight for their children with disabilities. Sometimes I have to fight even harder. Despite knowing my rights, there have been instances where I, like other parents of color, get that look as if those I’m speaking to are thinking, ‘You have the...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 17, 2016 | Child Find, Elementary School, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Preschool, Uncategorized
A few years ago an older woman spotted me with my toddler at our farmers market. She had a grown son who had Down syndrome, just like my little one. Randomly striking up a conversation is what we do when we see another member of our tribe, after all. Even though we...
by Erin Croyle | Jun 20, 2016 | Advocacy, Elementary School, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
What do you do when a professional or educator uses a term referring to disability in a disrespectful way? Not maliciously, but inappropriately. It happens all the time. Even the most seasoned advocates are often left speechless. Kymberly DeLoatche found herself in...
by Erin Croyle | Nov 3, 2015 | Elementary School, Help, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool, Uncategorized, YOU
I have a confession. I’m terrible at following through when it comes to ways to help my son. This is not to be confused with being lazy. Even when I try to be lazy it’s impossible for me. I think that there is just so much that I could or should be doing that I can...
