Tennessee Kindred Stories of Disability

Lots of parents in the rural areas get lost and overwhelmed by the laws and what the rights are. ”

Story: Ginger (24), Cerebral Palsy, Davidson County

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During elementary school, Preston had to switch schools a number of times in a search for appropriate services. ”

Story: Preston (13), Asperger Syndrome, Davidson County

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Lisa and Jeff teach Emily about her diagnoses and medications so that she can be a strong advocate for herself when they are not around. ”

Story: Emily (11), spina bifida, Davidson County

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I don’t think we should just settle for our kids learning how to clean their clothes and cook. I want my son to learn what it is to earn a paycheck, to drive, all that stuff. ”

Story: Deshaun (5), Autism, Williamson County

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Everybody needs to feel a part of something. My daughter is no different. ”

Story: Charlotte (0), Other, Davidson County

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The key to acceptance is a willingness to be present with Jake, to join Jake on his terms. ”

Story: Jake (14), Autism, Putnam County

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Nate served communion. And I saw the true face of God. ”

Story: Nate (13), Autism, Williamson County

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Claire’s Law- Newborn Hearing Screening was signed into effect on July 1, 2008 by Governor Bredesen. ”

Story: Claire (3), Hearing Loss, Davidson County

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So while the parent is looking at the individual the government is more concerned about how to pair down the costs. ”

Story: Heath (3), Down syndrome, Davidson County

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As a strong advocate for justice, Adelaide’s mother believes that there are many improvements that can be made in order to make the lives of children and families of someone with a disability better. ”

Story: Adelaide (14), Intellectual Disability, Davidson County

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Lots of parents in the rural areas get lost and overwhelmed by the laws and what the rights are. ”

During elementary school, Preston had to switch schools a number of times in a search for appropriate services. ”

Lisa and Jeff teach Emily about her diagnoses and medications so that she can be a strong advocate for herself when they are not around. ”

I don’t think we should just settle for our kids learning how to clean their clothes and cook. I want my son to learn what it is to earn a paycheck, to drive, all that stuff. ”

Everybody needs to feel a part of something. My daughter is no different. ”

The key to acceptance is a willingness to be present with Jake, to join Jake on his terms. ”

Nate served communion. And I saw the true face of God. ”

Claire’s Law- Newborn Hearing Screening was signed into effect on July 1, 2008 by Governor Bredesen. ”

So while the parent is looking at the individual the government is more concerned about how to pair down the costs. ”

As a strong advocate for justice, Adelaide’s mother believes that there are many improvements that can be made in order to make the lives of children and families of someone with a disability better. ”

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