I am a fan of Glee because I love the music.  But what I really love about Glee, and probably the reason I take a peak every Tuesday night, is that they throw a wrench in political correctness when it comes to disabilities and their portrayal of Becky Jackson, the infamous Cheerio who has Down [...]

#^%$!   &$#@&^! Jerk! This appears to be the course of action today when it comes to differing opinions.  Legislators leave statehouses and media slings emotional one liners.  It is heavy duty today.  It seems as though the cream is definitely not rising to the top.  In fact, I would say it  is being buried [...]

To the students in Dr. Bailey’s class.  Give your kids the whipped cream! It’s case conference time – oh no.   A necessary evil to ensure legally that my disabled child receives the services she needs in the public school system.  But wait! Stop!  I want you to think differently this year.  I want you to take [...]

Am I holding my daughter back with Down syndrome? Are you holding your child back? My 17-year old daughter attended a three day church retreat this last weekend, and if you are not religious, please keep reading because this blog is not about religion.  It is about the courage of a young teenage girl and [...]

“They are so loving……” A common phrase I hear from people when they learn that I have a daughter with Down syndrome.  It’s funny, because honestly, I think that probably 3/4 of people have probably never even been around someone who has Downs.  I find it similar to statements like, “Well, it’s dry heat in [...]

Can charter schools have a greater impact educating kids with disabilities?  I believe they can! There is no doubt that charter schools are the hot topic in many states across the United States.   As their numbers continue to increase around the country, it has made me think about what this could mean for children [...]

Businesses – why are you holding back? Last Friday, I put the call out to parents and teachers to come together and start a new conversation in regards to special education.  Today, I am calling out businesses.  Are you going to answer the call and finally begin to employ people with disabilities?  It’s kind of [...]

Recently, my family was contacted by my 11-year old’s middle school to see if we would be willing to let a college student follow our family for a period of time. My daughter has Down syndrome and this student is studying to be a special education teacher. Of course I pounced on this, saying yes [...]