The month of March always has me in deep reflection. As an awareness month to educate the public about Cerebral Palsy and all that this medical diagnosis signifies, I think about all that my 11-year-old daughter has survived. I think about what emotional turmoil my family and I have survived and about the many families …
Just like a national holiday or a particular month that focuses on a person or group of people who overcame enormous challenges and changes your perceptions, sometimes you meet someone who unexpectedly adds to that enhanced appreciation of life. A person I met recently, Nekisha Gallon, is one of those people who touches your life …
I write monthly articles for Alive East Bay Magazine. My goal is to provide positive information, resources and hope for special needs awareness and inclusion. I hope you enjoy December’s edition. ❤ Just as holidays can be misrepresented as a time to buy expensive gifts out of obligation, the season can also be a time where we get …
Below is an article written by my seventeen-year-old son, Stefan. Part of my goal to educate and promote inclusion also includes acknowledging all the loved ones of a special needs individual. Each family member comes to terms with a medical setback in their own unique way. My son has always been very nurturing with his …
