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Results related to: Family / Davidson County
Louie (13), Angelman syndrome, Davidson County
“We have services now but we pay for everything out of pocket. ”
Carol (63), Blind, Davidson County
“If the general public only understood that with training and minimal assistance a blind person can live a full life, things would be so much easier for us. It's the attitudes we encounter that make our success more difficult than it should be.
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Sharmane (38), Down syndrome, Davidson County
“Sharmane is 38 now, and I would love to take her back to those doctors and nurses who told me she wouldn’t be able to accomplish anything, and show them how wrong they were!”
Jeff (47), Cerebral Palsy, Davidson County
“If my son had been in a regular school system…he might be able to do some things he can’t do now.”
Michael (43), Other, Davidson County
“My basic hope and prayer is that I outlive my son.”
Stephanie (28); Jessica (26), Intellectual Disability, Davidson County
“In just six years, the girls had eight different special education teachers. By the time they got used to one teacher, they would get new one.”
Morgan (14), Autism, Davidson County
“Morgan and Allison each have something unique to offer the world. As parents, we want to do everything we can to help them reach their potential. Our goals for our daughters may be different, but the dream is the same. We want them both to lead happy and
fulfilled lives.”
Rachel (17), Down syndrome, Davidson County
“I wish there was more research on what happens to individuals with a disability once they become adults. It is not very clear what is to be expected after their twenties, and this lack of clarity leaves many families in the dark and scared for their child’s
future.”
Brian (11), Down syndrome, Davidson County
“If there won’t be an accurate score, then why should he take an IQ test? We didn’t want a number on the front of his Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan.* We want someone to flip the page and read all about him and not just assume what their expectations
should be based on that number.”
Jake (0), Traumatic Brain Injury, Davidson County
“I just want my son to have the opportunity to decide among any options that anyone else would have—sports, college, girlfriend, friends, and the list goes on.”
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.
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Louie (9), Angelman syndrome, Davidson County
“My son needs physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Therapy and childcare are expensive and time-consuming.
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Leisa (51); Grace (17), Autism, Davidson County
“Tennessee, you see, is a Southern state governed by legislators who do have time to pass laws granting it legal to take home road kill but leave little for those of us struggling to provide for our children with disAbilities.”
Laurie (18), Other, Davidson County
“It was hard for me to fight for her, when she fought me everyday. ”
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.””