By Johnni Ramsey
I received the phone call that no parent wants to hear...
"Mom, I'm pregnant and they (her father and his family) are going to
make me have an abortion.
I got that phone call in the fall of 2001. My new husband, Bob, and I had
only been married for a few months. Both of us had led single lives for
many years and when we met, were both close to having the empty nest
syndrome. LOL
We tossed and turned for several sleepless nights and then Bob
said, "We can't allow this to happen, no matter what else
happens." The "what else" he was referring to, was the
fact that my daughter, Nichole, has many issues and we knew that she
would never be able to raise a child. He was so correct on the "what
else".
How to Help Your Child Have a Happy Holiday
By:
Dale S. Brown (2008)
The holiday season is a time for family togetherness, community, and friendship
when we enjoy parties and fun celebrations. Unfortunately, children who
struggle with social and behavioral problems can feel lonely and excluded
during this happy time.
There are many ways, however, that you can make things easier for your
child throughout the season, by helping him enjoy the holidays and feel
beloved. This article provides a dozen ideas designed to help your child
with learning disabilities have a happy holiday and lessen stress on your
family. Read these ideas and choose the ones that you think are the best
fit for your child.
Cómo ayudar a que su niño pase unas felices fiestas decembrinas
La temporada de las fiestas decembrinas es la época de
la unión familiar, la comunidad y la amistad en la que gozamos de
divertidas fiestas y celebraciones. Desafortunadamente, los niños que
padecen de problemas sociales y de comportamiento pueden sentirse solos y
excluidos durante esta época de felicidad.
No obstante, hay muchas maneras en que usted puede facilitarle las cosas
a su niño durante esta temporada, ayudándole a que disfrute de las
fiestas y a sentirse querido. En este artículo se presenta una docena de
ideas sobre cómo ayudar a que su niño con discapacidades pase unas
felices fiestas decembrinas y a disminuir la tensión en el seno de su
familia. Entérese de estas ideas y elija las que le parezcan que mejor se
adaptan a su niño:
The Kansas Youth Leadership Forum
The Kansas
Youth Empowerment
Academy has
announced the 2010 Kansas Youth Leadership forum and is recruiting
delegates and volunteers. The forum is June 8-12, 2010 at Washburn University
in Topeka , Kansas . Delegates must be high
school juniors or seniors with disabilities who have show some leadership
in their school or outside activities. Deadline for applications is
December 15. Call Carrie Greenwood at 1-866-577-5932 for an application
today!
Volunteers are also needed for the forum. Because this forum is for
youth with disabilities, the volunteers need to be adults with
disabilities. Call Carrie Greenwood at 1-866-577-5932 for an
application and more information.
Families Together, Inc.
Families Together, Inc. is a statewide organization that serves families of children and youth with exceptional needs.
The Parent Training and Information Center assists families to be partners in their child's education.
The Family-to-Family Health Care Center provides guidance and support for families of children and youth with special health care needs to navigate the health care systems and work with their child's medical home.
Other grants from state agencies and foundations support the work of the staff to help families with many aspects of raising a child with exceptional needs.