A Mother’s Crusade: My Special-Needs Daughter Is Thriving in a School Committed to Inclusion. I’m Fighting so More Kids Have That Chance
August 14, 2018
By: Karla Philliips
Source: The 74
This year, I watched my daughter’s friends — friends I was warned she might never have — surround my sweet girl and sing “Happy Birthday” to her.
As Vanessa turned 10 this year, I couldn’t help but recall how the beautiful, cake-covered smiles of her first birthday had inspired me to carry on a legacy of advocacy for people with disabilities. I also remember how scared I was of the journey we were about to embark on, but how dedicated I was to ensure that she would experience all life has to offer.