I recently read an article about a mom, Cindy Mitchell, who has devoted her life to advocating for her daughter, Karen, who was born with William’s Syndrome. Cindy’s story is a lot like many parents I know: Her daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, she found herself thrust into the world of Early Intervention, IEPs, and state services, and she didn’t always get what she felt her daughter needed.
And Cindy didn’t stop there. She advocated, joined school boards, and taught classes on disabilities. What I love about Cindy’s story is that she isn’t a super mom, she’s just a mom of a special needs child doing all she can to help her daughter. She’s always pushing and as her daughter has grown she’s found new battles that need to be fought.
I know you know someone just like Cindy, too.