Weekday Reflection: The Journey

Read: "This journey began with parents who fought against a system that sent their children to institutions and taught them at home things the specialists of the day didn't think they could learn. These parents stood strong against a school system that didn't believe their children could learn alongside others. These parents' hearts burst with pride as they won the right to put their children on a school bus to the neighborhood school and their hearts broke from outrage when society would limit their children's opportunities because of outdated ideas. Today universities are putting programs in place to attract and graduate people with intellectual disabilities, making a college education a reality for many." -- Geralyn Spiesz, from the opinion piece "Doors opening for all with Down syndrome" in the Buffalo News

Reflect: What have I done to further the journey of children like mine? What can I do to make society more accepting and more ambitious for my child? Is there one small thing I can do today?

Respond in the comments with your own thoughts on this quote and how it applies to your life with your child.

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