Category Archives: ADA

51. Why not Italy??

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Wilbur Hawke

I recently heard a mom recite the Emily Perl Kingsley poem, “Welcome to Holland.  This has been the mainstay of describing parental emotions for decades.  When I first heard it, I understood the message as a newbie parent and was … Continue reading →

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37. Feeling the Power of Knowledge

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Wilbur Hawke

Self-advocacy and self-empowerment begin once we start to acquire information.  What happens when finally we find the information lifeline and the light bulb of understanding becomes lit?  I have shared, previously, the frustration I felt when I did not have access … Continue reading →

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34 Parents Have Impact at the Local Level!

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Wilbur Hawke

Where does a parents’ voice for change have the greatest impact?  Washington?  No.  The State Capital?  No.  The answer lies in the community in which you live.  The local elected officials that represent you is the answer, your local school … Continue reading →

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