Running for Scott

Contributed by Jennifer Burke, caregiver A few years ago I was looking around for a part-time job when I heard that the parents of one of my students were looking for help for their 9-year-old son....

My Brother, the Soldier

Here’s a beautiful essay I think you’ll want to share with others. It was submitted to me by Maureen Swinger, written in remembrance of her younger brother Duane. I was deeply touched and I think you...

Great New Video: Proper Positioning and What it Can Do for a Child

Here is a heartwarming video sent to us by Braxton’s dad which I thought you would appreciate. Braxton has a rare form of Rett Syndrome; there are only five others cases like his. He has survived beyond...

Brain Injury Recovery: one couple’s story

I was privileged to interview David the other day. We conversed by email since his speech is affected. David and his wife Ashley are survivors: their six-week-old son Jayvas died suddenly in 2009; one...

Christmas on the Blogs

Christmas is always a time of sharing, so I’d like to take a moment and bring to you some of the wonderful stories that have been shared recently in the “mommy blogs” I follow. Surely you have...

Four-Year Old Cancer Survivor

Today I had the privilege of interviewing Gary Bryan, David’s dad. David’s picture and story arrived in my inbox sent by an inspired colleague (it had already circulated through the office). I had...

Making the Case for Complex Rehab Equipment (Not just durable medical equipment)

A new publication called Complex, written and superbly photographed by Mark Sullivan, a VP at Invacare, has been issued by NRRTS and it’s well worth the read. It tells the story of several remarkable...

Kenyatta Jackson: A Gait Trainer Success Story

On a gray, rainy Wednesday last week my day was brightened by the heartwarming story of a beautiful little girl named Kenyatta Jackson who is making great strides at her elementary school. I must have...

Brooke’s First Ride on an Adaptive Tricycle

Submitted by Kathy Slabaugh, Brooke’s mother Words cannot describe what our family feels, seeing Brooke ride a bike for the first time at 14 years old. Over the past years we have tried to teach...

Celebrating an Amazing First Year

Congratulations Jamari on your first birthday! Jamari has Trisomy 13, but defied the odds to reach a one year milestone. Here’s his story. Contributed by Jon Harrison, Jamari’s dad “Jamari...