DisABILITY

Raising kids with disabilities like Down syndrome and autism has taught me to dream bigger and celebrate differently. Here I share the challenges, milestones, and therapy hacks—with grit to advocate, grace to keep going, and goofiness that reminds us joy is always part of the story.

Kevin sits at the kitchen counter wearing a “Need Friends” shirt, smiling softly as sunlight filters through the window. The shirt reflects his family’s hope that gentle social engagement will help slow the progression of his Alzheimer’s.

Oct31

You Have Me: Faith and Hope in Alzheimer’s Caregiving

In the quiet heartbreak of Alzheimer’s, love still speaks. A tender moment at the kitchen counter reminds Cindy that even when memories fade, God’s peace ...

A large family with their dog posing together on outdoor steps against a gray brick wall, smiling and dressed in coordinated neutral and yellow tones.

Aug23

Unpacking: Real Life and Real Faith

Life changed for almost all of the human race with the pandemic. For the Schulze family, though, 2020 and the years following added more than ...

Aug08

His Love Overflows

Thanks for waiting for me! The Best Family Portrait EVER! This photo, out of all of those I have of my family, is the one ...

May03

Be Willing to be Truly Diverse

One of my favorite things about Coyote Springs Elementary School is the willingness to be truly diverse. The principal, Candice Stump, and her staff want ...

a small boy with Down Syndrome and his nurse by his bedside

Mar04

Winning Hearts While Healing

If there is one thing my youngest son has perfected it is winning the hearts of others, especially the ladies. His bright blue eyes, his ...

multiple sheets of paper taped together with handwritten blocks mapping out the schedules for all grades

Feb12

Scheduling Inclusive Education

It’s All About the Master Schedule After the vision and before implementing an inclusive environment a master schedule must be made to figure out who ...

Sister and brother with Down syndrome enjoy time with each other

Feb05

Vision Statements Give Insight

Vision Statements to Help Educators Understand My Child Every year I revise these “About Me” images above. Every year, I am amazed at the progress ...

A ten year old girl with Down syndrome is at the controls of a small plane while around 6,000 feet in the air.

Jan16

I Flew a Plane Today

Jillian is a 5th grader who has Down syndrome who was given the opportunity to fly an airplane. Read on about the flight and the ...

A group of people walking down the street in a parade.

Dec04

Community Awareness at the Christmas Parade

There is a reason Prescott is called Arizona’s Christmas City. Our population explodes with visitors that, along with the locals, line the streets for the ...

Kelsey Claire director of Applause and inclusive theater group

Nov14

Inclusive Theater Group: “Applause” with Kelsey Claire

I am blessed to have two sisters born with Down syndrome, one is older than me and one is younger. Growing up with my sisters was ...