Deshaun (5), Autism, Williamson County

“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.”

Heath (3), Down syndrome, Davidson County

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

Kora (4), CHARGE Syndrome, Davidson County

“The public school system is preoccupied with passing the problem down…when it comes to dealing with the educational system, parents must be courageous and willing to battle. ”

Kora (4), Other, Davidson County

““The public school system is preoccupied with passing the problem down…when it comes to dealing with the educational system, parents must be courageous and willing to battle.””

Dylan (age 3), Down Syndrome, Wilson County

“There is a deficiency of well-trained special education teachers and general education teachers should be more knowledgeable about disabilities as well.”