Author: Christie Taylor

RISE UP WEDNESDAY!
There is a 1 in 700 chance of having a baby with Down syndrome in the US. We won those odds!!
#CelebrateDownSyndrome
#RockTheExtraChromosome

RISE UP TUESDAY!

Choose to shine bright today!

Inclusion is not only for our kids with special needs. Inclusion benefits every child in the classroom. We all have challenges, not one of us is exempt. Challenges look different for each individual. Inclusion is about building a community based on understanding and valuing our differences, as opposed to the segregation of fearing what we do not understand.

RISE UP MONDAY!

Every task has it’s own magic. Take joy in the process.

Make today an adventure!

RISE UP THURSDAY!
Courage is not always knowing how you will get there, but that you will and surrounding yourself with people that support your mission.
(photo: Wil and his paraprofessional, Carrie).

RISE UP WEDNESDAY!
Give a new perspective a try 🙂

RISE UP TUESDAY!
Focused on the goal, creative in the approach.

RISE UP MONDAY!

When Wil was younger, every once in a while I would get a slight twinge of jealousy when I saw another boy his age run and move so easily and swiftly. Now, when I watch Wil throw a softball, I’m filled with as much joy as if he hit 1000 home runs.
Ironically, I would never know this kind of joy if he so easily and swiftly hit 1000 home runs.

RISE UP FRIDAY!

Going after what you want may require an extra ounce of creativity and resourcefulness.