by Erin Croyle | Aug 4, 2016 | Advocacy, Extended Family, Friends and Acquaintances, Grandparents, In-laws, Individuals, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, YOU
I am constantly amazed at how it is still OK to be openly prejudiced against people with disabilities. Racists typically hide their racism or are called out on it immediately. Homophobia is no longer tolerated. But bigotry towards the disability community gets a pass....
by Guest Author | Oct 21, 2015 | Help, Parents, YOU
I’ve been thinking that I’m an expert on most things disability, and most certainly Down syndrome since I have a young daughter with an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. The moment I realized I was wrong was oh so very awkward. I was at a Down syndrome conference....
by Erin Croyle | Jul 10, 2015 | Advocacy, Finding Balance, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
I have been on the brink of burnout for a couple of years now. I’m exhausted. I’m stressed out. I can barely keep up with all of my obligations. I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. Most of us feel this way though, right? The thing is, I could easily let...
