by centerforfamilyinvolvementblog | May 7, 2022 | Caregivers, New Mom/Dad, Parents
By Dana Yarbrough Director, Center for Family Involvement I was raised to be an independent woman and a caretaker of family members. Many of the women in my life outlived their male partners so examples of independence were everywhere. As a child, I told my...
by Erin Croyle | May 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
When you have a child with a disability, your life shifts dramatically. For some of us, it’s a steep learning curve. As our child grows and we learn more through experience, reading, and attending conferences. But many of us want more. We want the medical...
by Guest Author | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Anonymous “I think about the intersection of disability and queerness a lot because I’m both queer and someone with a set of disabilities that is not immediately apparent. All my life, people have asked me things about my disabilities (or perceived...
by Guest Author | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Valerie James Abbott On my way into TJ Maxx yesterday, I noticed something that bothered me. A young woman had finished loading her car with her discounted treasures and afterwards she proceeded to push her empty shopping cart towards the store. But, instead of...
by Guest Author | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Valerie James Abbott There was a time when I didn’t really understand why representation mattered. I knew that when it came to toys, books and everyday things we see and experience that children might prefer toys or characters that look more like themselves, but I...
