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The Charles Webb Center
The Charles Webb Easter Seal Center had been doing a marvelous job serving the Charleston disabled community for decades. It was a perfect example of how privately run charities can serve the community much better than the government. As the … Continue reading
From Advocacy to Activism
Life for parents of special needs children is one of advocacy out of necessity. Each time we attend an IEP meeting or insist that a healthcare professional make us part of the decision-making team for our child’s care, we are being an … Continue reading
“Benny Can You Hear Me?”
Once settled in Charleston, our first order of business with regards to Ben was the hearing aid consult. Dennis and I both entered into this with some degree of hesitancy. Not because we couldn’t accept that our son had a … Continue reading
Settling into our Life in Charleston
The next morning we met Ben’s new doctor for the first time, but it was as if he already knew Ben. In addition to the volumes of medical records we had already sent to him, he had been in contact … Continue reading
The Scariest Day of My Life
Finally, the day came when the temporary housing was available and we could all be together again. We were very fortunate that the condo in which we were staying was located on the Isle of Palms, which is a beach … Continue reading
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