The blog, Justice For All is sounding a call to arms for the disability community, saying this community is underrepresented within Obama’s transition team. Disability organizations are calling for more inclusion, jobs for those with disabilities within the new administration, as well as a domestic policy adviser who has experience with disability issues. Action Alert!…
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I am the mother of 5 wonderful kids. My youngest, Parker, is a medically fragile blessing with Down's Syndrome. I am @ParkerMama on Twitter.
One Little Word
Written on January 3, 2009 by Tammy and Parker
If you were to choose ONE WORD that would sum up your goals and the direction of your heart for 2009, what would that word be? Daphne Rose Kingma expresses her thoughts on the power of just one word this way: Language does have the power to change reality. Therefore, treat your words as the…
How Prepared Are YOU?
Written on December 31, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
In the case of an emergency how prepared would you be? Did you know that upwards of 15 states have had a significant portion of their population lose power for a day, and in many cases, more? Much more. How about those who have had to grab their bug out bags and flee fires and…
Christmas Carols: Special Needs Style
Written on December 24, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
Right off the bat I’ve got to make it known that I didn’t come up with these Christmas carols. Nope. The thanks goes to Terri Mauro. You can find more of her stuff over at About.com:Special Needs Children (Drat! I can’t get these to post up any bigger than thumbnails. So, under each thumbnail I’ve…
This Just In: No More Medicaid Waiting Lists
Written on December 20, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
Wanna make a difference with just the click of your mouse? Renee Beauregard, a mom, adocate, and small business has laid out a very important proposal over at change.org. Oh. You haven’t heard about change.org? Let me fill you in a bit: “Ideas for Change in America is a citizen-driven effort to identify and create…
I Bet You Thought I Forgot……
Written on December 14, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
about announcing the winner of our book review, Against Medical Advice. Nope. Things at the Brave Hero’s Home have been a wee bit nuts to say the least. I knew this last surgery was going to include a rough recovery time, but wow, this has exceeded even my expectations. I need Santa to bring me…
All This For A Couple Of Links
Written on December 10, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
Utah has the greatest snow on earth. I know this because just about every car in the state proclaims this very thing on their license plate. So, it’s gotta be true. I see snowboarders and skiers wearing shorts flying down the mountains in March even. Personally I feel that March is an obscene month to…
Against Medical Advice: Book Review and Giveaway
Written on December 6, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
Our book reviews and giveaways are usually the Jennifer’s domain. You know, being a published author and all. (BTW, have you read Roadmap to Holland?) But when this opportunity was offered, I accepted in a flash. I just knew I needed to read this book. Against Medical Advice by James Patterson and James Friedman tells…
in Advocacy, Book Reviews
Kid Made Holiday Gifts
Written on December 3, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
I love having my kids make their own Holiday Gifts to give. Heck, it doesn’t even have to be for the Holidays. It could be for birthdays, Mother and Father’s Day, or Just Because I Think You’re Amazing Day. Luckily for me, I don’t have to come up with my own ideas. There are many…
Samuels’ Miracle
Written on November 28, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
Written by Tersea from Samuel’s Miracle I’ve really enjoyed being November’s guest poster each Friday and appreciate Tammy giving me the opportunity to do so. I hope I was able to give you a small glimpse into our world since Samuel’s near drowning 3 years ago. I just want to leave you today with a…
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