When I was a child, I didn't know what Down Syndrome was. But through my church, I was friends with Emma, a girl with Down Syndrome.Every Sunday, Emma gave warm hugs to everyone in our Sunday...
Category: Disability Awareness
Is it common to get back pain after pushing someone in a wheelchair? This is a valid concern, so we have done some research on this topic. Wheelchair pushing can cause back pain for caregivers...
How To Explain Differently Abled People To A Child
As a special needs mom whose son sometimes needs a wheelchair, I've noticed that passers seem curious about my son's disability. From the confused look on their face, I can see them asking...
As I have been connecting with different groups within the disability community, I have often wondered how to best have a conversation with someone using a wheelchair. How can I be more inclusive in...
If you know anyone who is differently abled, it may have taken you some time to fully understand how to treat them or even act around them. You, hopefully, know by now to treat them like you would...
We have probably all heard that hugs are great for us as research shows they release oxytocin, the love hormone. But navigating the world of hugging in even the best of circumstances, like an...