Sweet Firefighter Helps Blind Child “See” During School Demonstration.
Some people are heroic in more ways than one. Suwannee County Fire Rescue Captain Chip Leathlean was giving a demonstration of his department's equipment and...
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Teacher Includes Eager Mom Who Can’t Read English In Classroom Read-Along.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 20, 2019
Teachers often go above and beyond to include all members of their student body in order to build a sense of community and belonging. Mary...
Read more1st Girl On High School Football Team Gets Crowned Homecoming Queen In Exciting Ceremony.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 11, 2019
Some say females aren't strong enough to play certain sports, but Samantha Segura-Veliz is proving them wrong. When the California teen first joined the Elsinore...
Read moreMattel Makes Trailblazing Move With UNO Braille Deck So Everyone Can Play.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 10, 2019
So many American families have experienced the joy a deck of UNO cards can bring. And now, thanks to a new development, even more people...
Read moreEllen’s Message About Friendship With George W. Bush Is America At Its Finest
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 9, 2019
We all feel passionately about our beliefs, but lately it seems that people have no tolerance for opinions that differ from their own. Amidst highly-divisive...
Read moreMom Couldn’t Find Cool Hearing Aids To Boost Son’s Confidence, So She Made Her Own.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 7, 2019
They say "necessity is the mother of invention," and for Sarah Ivermee that statement is undeniably true. The mom of two has a son who...
Read moreMissouri Photographer Offers Free Sessions To Special Needs Kids “Just Because.”
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 6, 2019
Ever since she was a child herself, Dawn Davison of Missouri has felt more at home with special needs kids than she did with the...
Read morePhiladelphia Eagles Support Autistic Community By Building Sensory Room In Stadium.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 5, 2019
As autism research progresses, the world is slowly becoming more inclusive. After all, although symptoms vary, most individuals with autism are sensitive to noise and...
Read moreTeen With Down Syndrome Surprises Girlfriend With Heartwarming Homecoming Proposal.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 1, 2019
Going to the homecoming dance is a classic rite of passage in the U.S. David Matthew Cowan is a 19-year-old senior at Seminole High School...
Read moreKindergarten Teacher Can’t Find Dolls With Hearing Aids So She Makes Her Own.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 1, 2019
For a long time, many kids couldn't find dolls that looked like them because the market was flooded with toys that were basically the same,...
Read more“My Skin Is Art Enough.” Model With Rare Skin Condition Promotes Self-Love.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 23, 2019
People who are born looking different than the majority of those around them can either shrink from the spotlight and attempt to become invisible or...
Read more5-Yr-Old Model With Down Syndrome Is Melting Hearts With Infectious Smile.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 23, 2019
There's something about a wide, open smile that encourages others to like and trust another person. Riley Baxter was born with one of those smiles....
Read more6-Yr-Old Realizes None Of Her Army Toys Are Female And Writes To Company To Fix It.
Ashley Ziegler |
Sep 22, 2019
More and more, the retail industry is learning that little girls want to see themselves represented in things that are commonly marketed towards boys. Whether...
Read moreRetired Grandpa Crochets Adorable Dolls With Vitiligo To Make Kids Feel Included.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 20, 2019
After retirement many people take up new hobbies, both for enjoyment and for the joy of giving back to their community. After João Stanganelli Junior...
Read moreMom Inspired By Daughter Launches Candle Company That Employs People With Disabilities.
Ashley Ziegler |
Sep 11, 2019
Parents of children with disabilities spend years giving their kids extra attention, education, and as many opportunities as possible to prepare them for adulthood. Entering...
Read moreActress Becomes 1st Person With Dwarfism To Compete In Pro Body Building.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 31, 2019
Allison Warrell was born with Achondroplasia Dwarfism and is only 3'11", but she has never let dwarfism keep her from achieving her goals. The Los...
Read moreSpecial Needs Drum Corps Makes History Competing In World Championships.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 23, 2019
It used to be that if you had special needs, certain sports and activities were off-limits. Thankfully, those days are coming to an end. This...
Read moreFamous Singer Invites Musicians With Autism Onstage For Magical Performance Of Classic.
Corinne Sanders |
Aug 9, 2019
Roger Hodgson has been encouraging people through song for decades since Supertramp's classic hit "Give A Little Bit" first released in the '70s. But this...
Read moreSisters Use Facebook To Read Bedtime Stories To Kids Whose Parents Can’t.
Corinne Sanders |
Jul 23, 2019
Bedtime stories were a childhood staple we remember fondly in our adult years. But unfortunately, not every parent has the time or ability to read...
Read moreWoman With Downs Gets Dream Job With Airline For A Day And The Video Is So Sweet!
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 30, 2019
When it comes to pushing boundaries and defying limitations, Georgia Knoll is an expert. The 25-year-old woman with Down syndrome and a heart of gold...
Read moreCheerleading Squad Made Up Of Children With Special Needs Makes State Championship.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 28, 2019
Just because a child has disabilities, it doesn't mean they can't or don't want to do the same things as everyone else. No matter their...
Read moreEntrepreneur With Downs Makes History With “Crazy Sock” Business Worth Millions.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 26, 2019
The two things John Cronin loves most in the world are crazy socks and making people smile. So, in 2016, when the time came to...
Read moreStudent Who Can’t Speak Gives Inspirational Graduation Speech Using Amazing Tech.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 17, 2019
https://youtu.be/DdsIVU8eFb0 Technology is constantly developing and enabling us to reach beyond our boundaries in new and extraordinary ways. If it weren't for advances in voice...
Read more6-Yr-Old With Multiple Disabilities Inspires 1000s In Cute Motivational Videos.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 19, 2019
Whenever you're feeling down about your life it's a good idea to count your blessings. Just knowing that things could always be worse can lift...
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