Shhh...don't tell Alexus and Dixie that they have limitations! "Fearless" is how their mom describes her six year old twins, with Dixie being a...
Meet the Kids: Dixie & Alexus
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Meet the Kids: Ryan
Ryan is the definition of strength. Born three months early, Ryan has epilepsy, blindness pervasive developmental disorder and autism. He is now 13 years old...
Meet the Kids: Aidee
Meet Aidee Martinez, a 7 year old student at Alta Vista Charter School. Aidee was born with Cerebral Palsy and is currently confined to a wheelchair. She is...
Meet the Kids: Francie
It's a fine line. And sometimes that line is dashed, dulled or moving. She's only two-years-old. And as often-- and as readily-- as I ask her to get her...
What People Often Forget About Special Needs Dads
I have often contemplated if having a special needs kid makes for a special dad. I’d like to think so, but the truth is I still burp, need deodorant and annoy...
Meet the Kids: Catie
Catie is great at teaching, riding her adaptive trike, being funny, keeping the peace between her siblings, and just being nice. That is how her younger...
Meet the Kids: Maddox
Maddox enjoys learning about history and transportation. He plays soccer and football. He loves his service dog, July. He has a great sense of humor. Maddox...
Meet the Kids: Abigail
When you were about 11 years old, what did summer vacation mean to you? Did it mean freedom - you and your friends, riding bikes all over the neighborhood?...
10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Parenting a Child With Special Needs
There’s no way you’d spot us in a crowd. We don’t have a secret handshake. But somehow, special needs parents always manage to find each other. Maybe it’s...
They’re Baaaaaack!
Variety Gold Heart Pin sales resume at local KC Theatres today! Due to popular demand, Variety Gold Heart Pins featuring the Minions return to all B&B and...
Meet the Kids: Javion
Javion is eight years old and his parent's shining light. He was diagnosed with Autism the age of 18 months and is non-verbal, with just limited communicate...
Meet the Kids: Olivia
We've all heard it, "when you fall down, dust yourself off and try again". It's the definition of perseverance. Four year old Olivia demonstrates that...