Many autism parents always say I'm fine.
Behind those words can be exhaustion, worry, love, and strength that people don’t always see.
If that’s you, you’re not alone.
Support and real understanding here:
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Special Needs Parent Night Hopes
Driving to my daughter's out-of-district school for parent night. Really hoping other special needs parents show up tonight - last time only 3 of us came. 🤞 Navigating 5pm traffic for this community connection! #SpecialNeedsParent #IEP
My escape room…
The pottery is glazed and the bottoms wiped. The kiln shelves are prepped and ready to load.
This place is my sanctuary. When I leave here I must face a world that feels like it wants to break me once more.
I’m tired.
#widowed #soloparent #specialneedsparent
Raising kids is tough. Being a stay at home parent can be extremely isolating.
Add severe autism to the mix & the bubble gets even smaller.
My next SubStack post coming later today is all abt that isolation when you're a special needs parent.
#parenting #specialneedsparent #sahm #wfhmom
Already having one of those days.
#specialneedsparent
@drmorganbeidleman Texas v. Becerra is a lawsuit brought by 17 state Attorney Generals. It asks the courts to “declare section 504 unconstitutional.” 1.6 million kids with disabilities only have protections with 504 plans under Section 504. These plans provide a wide range of accommodations to kids who need them. These protections are used by neurodivergent kids, kids with physical differences, kids with congenital conditions, kids with allergies/asthma, and kids battling diseases like cancer to ensure that they can be safe and successful at school. If you live in one of the 17 states participating in this lawsuit you can use the contact information above to call your attorney general. If you do not live in one of these 17 states, you can help by spreading the word! #neurodivergent #specialeducation #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparent #adhdkids #autistickids #504plan #learningdisabilities
Lawsuit Aims to Eliminate 504 Protections What is Section 504? Section 504 is a 50-year-old law protecting people with disabilities. It says groups that get money from the US government can't discriminate against people with disabilities. This includes in schools, workplaces, doctors offices, and hospitals. 1.6 million kids with disabilities are only protected under Section 504. These protections, cálled 504 plans, would not exist without Section 504. What is the lawsuit? The Attorney Generals of 17 states have brought a lawsuit called Texas v. Becerra. The suit asks the courts to "declare section 504 unconstitutional." What can I do? If you live in one of these 17 states and want to voice your concerns, call your state Attorney General and urge them to drop out of the suit immediately. If you don't help spread the word to people who do.
Lawsuit Aims to Eliminate 504 Protections Contact Information Alaska- Treg Taylor (907) 269-5100 Alabama- Steve Marshall (334) 242-7300 Arkansas- Tim Griffin (501) 682-2007 or (800) 482-8982 Florida-John Guard (866) 966-7226 or (850) 414-3300 Georgia- Chris Carr (404) 458-3600 Indiana- Todd Rokita (317) 232-6201 lowa- Brenna Bird (515) 281-5164 Kansas- Kris Kobach (785) 296-2215 Louisiana- Liz Murrill (225) 326-6079 or (877) 297-0995 Missouri- Andrew Bailey (573) 751-3321 Montana- Austen Knudsen (406) 444-2026 Nebraska- Mike Hilgers (402) 471-2683 South Carolina- Alan Wilson (803) 734-3970 South Dakota- Marty Jackley (605) 773-3215 Texas- Ken Paxton (512) 463-2100 Utah- Derek Brown (801) 366-0260 West Virginia-John B. McCuskey 304-558-2021
Lawsuit Aims to Eliminate 504 Protections Sample Script Hello, My name is (your name). I live in (city & state). My child (grandchild, nephew, sister, neighbor, etc.) has a disability and receives 504 protections at school (work, the doctor, etc.) I urge you to drop out of the Texas v. Becerra 504 lawsuit immediately. People with disabilities deserve the constitutional protections that they have had for the last 50 years. Thank you, (your name)
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Shut off their healthcare and benefit plans today! How old are they? I bet we’d see some action fast.
#specialneedsparent #thearc #cerebralpalsy #autism #epilepsy #disabilityawareness
My kid asked me for coffee. I resisted, then relented, thinking she'd find it gross. I was wrong. She likes coffee now. Oh, boy. 🤣
#ParentLife #SpecialNeedsParent
Sometimes, it's okay to be okay with your child eating nothing but fries for dinner because you did your best and at least they ate.
#ParentLife #SpecialNeedsParent
One way I am making sure I can continue to advocate for my autistic son in school is to join the PTO. I just took the treasurer position and am glad I am able to have a say in how the money is used. Change starts locally.
#PTO #specialneedsparent #autism #elementaryschool #advocate
