It's the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“By its very nature, special needs accommodation is more individualized than the typical children's ministry.” — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“A church's efforts to start one aspect of the special needs ministry should be applauded.” — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge, and children with special needs inspire a very, very special love. — Sarah Palin Copy Share Image
Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. — Bill Cosby Copy Share Image
“By simplifying the goals for the child's church experience, the child is more likely to thrive in church,” — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“Often people ask, "How can you say you're blessed to have a son with Down syndrome?" My outlook on life has forever… — Yvonne Pierre Copy Share Image
When you have a child who has special needs, you really start thinking about children across the board with special needs. — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
I will say, in open adoption, all these choices you make about race, about the amount of mental illness you can deal… — Jennifer Gilmore Copy Share Image
As a mom, you worry about protecting your kid. But there are extra added layers of fears when you're talking about a… — Holly Robinson Peete Copy Share Image
“Everyone wins when the "burden" mind-set is abandoned and where the special needs ministry sees itself as a blessing to those who… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Teach [our girls] that there is a race with special needs which they and only they can help; that the world needs… — Anna Julia Cooper Copy Share Image
“It is important that the church think outside the box, actively pursuing a relationship with the family, just as Jesus Christ pursues… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“The best way to connect with such a family is to recognize what's unique about their life story. Your support is felt… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“As church leaders, our opinions on these topics aren't necessary to effectively love and support families who have children with disabilities. Encourage… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“Education is supposed to help the child and parents: it mustn’t end up being a kind of holding cell. For this reason,… — Naoki Higashida Copy Share Image
“We help all children learn healthy ways of relating when we create environments that reflect real life. In contrast, we re doing… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Special Needs People are innocence personified. They remain innocent throughout their lives. They are meant to be God's own children. The love… — Chandrababu VS Copy Share Image
[I hate] the ways that people want their special needs to be met, whether it's their food allergies or their special lotions… — Carrie Brownstein Copy Share Image
“Keep in mind that it is not the responsibility of a church leader to make all the people happy all the time.… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“And when I bake for someone, I give them a little part of myself. It's like giving someone a part of my… — Belle Aurora Copy Share Image
“As a result, the success of the ministry volunteers is often every bit as important as the success of the participating kids.… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“Parents feel a greater connection to their faith community when they observe visible ways the church makes accommodations for their child. Anticipating… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“While misperceptions and fears rooted in pride are not the responsibility of the person making an online comment or writing a public… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“In fact, God may be working in and through their circumstances, and we can't know completely how God is working through any… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Literary history and the present are dark with silences . . . I have had special need to learn all I could… — Tillie Olsen Copy Share Image
“Even if the family is wrestling through theological issues related to their child's diagnosis, it is less important that the church leader… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“In churches that care about special needs inclusion I have found that the single biggest determinant for a child's success is the… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
I found real fulfillment through my children and through adopting special needs kids. — Mia Farrow Copy Share Image
“When a child's needs fail to be met, undesirable behaviors may surface.” — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
A woman needs to be told she is beautiful. She needs to be told she is valued. She needs to be told… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
“When leaves die do they go to heaven? ~Eric Sutton Starry Night Parade” — Janine Lexx Copy Share Image
![“Teach [our girls] that there is a race with special needs which they and only they can help; that the world needs and is already asking for their trained, efficient forces.” quote by Anna Julia Cooper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/13c/anna-julia-cooper-14164_asking_teach-our-girls-that-there-is-a-race-wit_213457.jpg)
![“[I hate] the ways that people want their special needs to be met, whether it's their food allergies or their special lotions or shoes. Or the ways that people want their neighborhoods and restaurants curated in a way that's really tailored to them. Growing up with someone who was living by these…” quote by Carrie Brownstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7b/carrie-brownstein-1580_allergic_i-hate-the-ways-that-people-want-their-s_154917.jpg)
