by Kirsty | Oct 26, 2012 | Disability, Special Needs
Did you know that it can take up to 2 years to access a government funded wheelchair? Did you know that it took 12 months before the relevant agency organised for an accessible door to be fitted for someone without the strength to lift their arms to unlock their own...
by Kirsty | Jun 5, 2012 | Disability, Education, Parents, Special Needs
I went way outside my comfort zone yesterday and talked to a journalist for the first time about my thoughts on the Every Student Every School policy. You read my previous thoughts on this policy here and here. This afternoon a photographer will be coming to my...
by Kirsty | May 31, 2012 | Albinism, Autism
I want to thank everyone who read, commented or shared my post on becoming a special needs parent recently. I was amazed by the support I received and overwhelmed by how many people out there seemed to benefit from this information. That post was more about giving...
by Kirsty | May 15, 2012 | Albinism, Autism, Relationships
When you receive a diagnosis for your child, your life transforms in an instant. In a moment your life completely and irrevocably changes. In that moment, you go from being the parent of a “normal” child, with typical hopes and aspirations, to having those...
by Kirsty | May 12, 2012 | Disability, Education, Parents, Special Needs
Have you heard of Every Student Every School? No? Neither had I until yesterday. But this is a far-reaching initiative that will impact everyone – students with special needs, teachers, aides, other students and families alike. The premise of the new model is to...
