Category: School
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Not According to Plan
At the beginning of the school year I wrote a post that was full of optimism for the upcoming school year. Well, the year certainly has not gone according to plan. Or maybe it did, in a roundabout sort of way? I anticipated we’d meet a few bumps along the road a the beginning of…
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Advocacy, speaking up + being your child’s biggest fan
Nearly a decade into our advocacy journey, we’ve recently found ourselves navigating the sometimes overwhelming path of the educational system.
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Reflections
As we reflect on Robert’s school journey in 2023, it’s clear that the right environment can transform a child’s experience. From overcoming challenges to embracing individuality, his recent story demonstrate the impact a supportive school can have on ones learning experience.
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Left Behind & Left Out
Did you know that when there aren’t enough supports for children with disabilities in our education system, it’s the families of the children who need those supports who are asked to keep their children home? It’s the ones who are already in need of attention and assistance that end up being excluded. Imagine getting a…
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La maternelle, déjà?
I don’t know what happened. I feel fairly confident that it wasn’t that long ago that I gave birth to our 2nd son. Wasn’t it just last month that I introduced Robert to his baby brother, Sullivan? The baby Robert begged me, at every chance he could, to hold? The one he proudly called “his…
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