For twelve-year-old Kyleigh Kramlich, it was more than an honor to lead the flag ceremony for her Girl Scout troop and recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Girl Scout promise – these were personal accomplishments of a very unique kind. Diagnosed at age two with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and dystonia, Kylei...

By Daniel F. Dardiz M.A. CCC-SLP For the majority of us who have the privilege of working with individuals who may have special needs, we picture the young child beginning their first “communicative steps” learning how to access their devices, communicating those first words and phrases. This is such an awesome time...

By Brooke Brown, author Aside from the Love and Grace of God in Heaven, there is nothing in the world more boundless than captivating stories. We all know the power of fantasy and fiction. Our favorite books, movies, T.V. shows, plays and even role-playing video games can let us escape, encourage us and relate to our tr...

By Abigail Brown Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. In the past year or two, God has been and still is teaching me that He has a plan for my life. I have read Jeremiah 29:11 many times. It’s amazing to me that God ...

By Jane Odom, M.Ed, Director of Implementation Resources It is a known fact that students who write become better readers. Students learn to write when given daily opportunities to see others write. They must also have frequent opportunities to write without standards to make progress in the process of composition. (Muss...

By Keslie Levad I was a senior at Arvada West High School. Side note I was very involved in my high school; I was a cheerleader and I was in the student government. Everybody knew me as Keslie and not that girl in the wheelchair. My para, Candy, was like “Wouldn’t it be awesome if you were home coming queen?” ...