By growing up at a center for people with special needs, I learned to always fight hard to achieve what I want.… — Stan Wawrinka Copy Share Image
“We as the church do not want to lag behind society today, in terms of welcoming people of different cultures, races, and… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“I know of other mothers who have children with disabilities,and right away they loved them and decided to fight for them. That… — Gillian Marchenko Copy Share Image
If I can save one person along the way, I'm okay. The trials and tribulations my special needs kids go through daily… — Renee Sloan Copy Share Image
Critical programs like Title I and IDEA help ensure that students living in low-income communities and those with special needs have access… — Ben Ray Lujan Copy Share Image
“As ministry leaders and volunteers, it's our job to care mostly about a family's connection inside our church, and ultimately with Jesus… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
When I was small, I didn't even know that I was a kid with special needs. How did I find out? By… — Naoki Higashida Copy Share Image
“To avoid misunderstandings, let's talk about how we determine the goals of ministry. We'll start at the most important place - making… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Schools shouldn't have to choose between serving a student with special needs or cutting an art class, laying off teachers or using… — Clint Smith Copy Share Image
“Showing participants in a positive light may be the first time some parents have had their child celebrated at all, let alone… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“While grief is a natural part of any special needs parent's journey, it may be processed somewhat differently for the family affected… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Parents impose their own limited concepts on their children, often ignoring their temperaments, special needs, and abilities. Your parents and teachers may… — Ari Kiev Copy Share Image
“While full inclusion inside our churches is ideal, that goal is secondary to making the gospel fully accessible. When considering the proper… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
I worked for a while as a teaching assistant while I was struggling. I really enjoyed it, working with kids with special… — Joseph Mawle Copy Share Image
“Different people do different things. And no one-way of plugging in or serving in the church is more beneficial or valuable than… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“In my view, the ultimate goal for a special needs ministry is to being families into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“When a diagnosis is still fresh, do not pressure parents to focus on the positive about the situation. Doing so suggests that… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Parks contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities and are an important resource for all people, including those with special… — Roy Cooper Copy Share Image
“I think so many people treat special needs kids so different from all of the other kids that sometimes it makes them… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
As I grew up, I became aware that there are people with special needs out there, and I have a real connection… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
“What I, as a person with special needs, longed for was to be taught what role, what purpose, I could have in… — Naoki Higashida Copy Share Image
“Just as every typical child is unique, every child with special needs is unique. No two children with the same diagnosis will… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
More than sex. More than money. You know, life is not endless is it? Cash, cars, cocaine, and girls. It's more than… — Jeanette Winterson Copy Share Image
“Parents have a moral obligation to share knowledge about their child when that information could significantly benefit or protect the actual child,… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“The self-contained special needs environment may be the one and only venue that facilitates the spiritual growth for some students because it's… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“But in a home where grief is fresh and patience has long worn thin, making it through another day is often heroic… — Melanie Bennett Copy Share Image
“It's the church's responsibility to thoughtfully, intentionally, and respectfully engage everyone - because God loves them all. That's the gospel being lived… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“My faith has strengthen. God has shown me through my son with Down syndrome to not take anything for granted. I'm more… — Yvonne Pierre Copy Share Image
What happens when kids don't have glasses - they get bored in class. They disengage and they may be disruptive. They may… — Neil Blumenthal Copy Share Image
“Having a child with special needs, behavioral disorders, and learning difficulties can be one of the most difficult weights to bear. And… — Amber Lia Copy Share Image
Special-needs rescues and older rescues have always had a close place in my heart, because those are the ones that tend to… — Beth Ostrosky Stern Copy Share Image
“When parents don't empower a children's ministry team with information to successfully care for their child, everyone loses.” — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
If every child matters, every child has the right to a good start in life. If every child matters, every child has… — Cherie Blair Copy Share Image
“While we all need to be nudged outside our comfort zone occasionally, it is important for church leaders (and parents!) to recognize… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“It is also worth noting that the strengths (or weaknesses) of a particular group leader may factor into the placement decisions for… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“On their own, the leader of a church's special needs ministry can't meet every need of every volunteer or participating family. But… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“Traveling with people who have special needs might present difficulties, but please, let it happen. We all need a break and a… — Naoki Higashida Copy Share Image
A lot of children don't find forever homes because they're on that special-needs list, even if it's because of something as simple… — Katherine Heigl Copy Share Image
“When a church proactively prepares for special needs inclusion, we make a more seamless integration of the person with special needs more… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“People don't expect perfection, but they do appreciate when they see leaders who sincerely try to improve and ask for help in… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
