Rachel has been involved in theater since she was little. Her first true show was Pinocchio under the direction of Missoula Children’s Theater at the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center. I wrote a blog about that experience that I’ll […]
Inquiring minds wanted to know what we would do since the ABLE Act was now law. Well, we will work to get the state ABLE Act passed! Today we headed to the Kansas State Capitol and testified in support of […]
I know some remarkable people. I have written in the past about my friend Sheila Siegal. She is the first person I always think of when I think of remarkable people. You probably don’t know her name. She never aspired […]
Following the House and Senate’s resounding yes votes to pass the ABLE Act, President Obama signed The Stephen E. Beck ABLE Act into law on December 19, 2014. That was my early Christmas present! On December 29, 2014 the Arkansas […]
We live in a cynical world. There is little confidence in Congress to get anything done. People don’t believe that their one voice makes a difference, but Rachel and I are both proof that it does. Consider what my own […]
Crazy huh? I know it does sound a little crazy but don’t be too fast to dismiss this idea. Consider this: the ABLE* Act (H.R. 647, S.313) (Achieving a Better Life Experience) has 370 House Cosponsors and 74 Senate Cosponsors and […]
Have you noticed, it’s been awhile since I’ve said anything about the ABLE Act. Independence Day reminded me that I need to remind all of you and more importantly, Congress that is time to get this bill passed. Congressman […]
It’s the last day of 2013. I had planned a different blog for the day, but my heart is consumed with one little girl named Arabella. Perhaps you read my blog about her awhile back? If not, here is https://www.thesassysoutherngal.com/prayers-for-baby-bella/. […]
Happy 237th birthday to the United States of America! I spend a lot of my time focused on advocating for those with Down syndrome and other disabilities. I have been known to say that that “we the people” does not […]
This year I was surprised to be honored as National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) Ambassador of the Year. If any of us are honest, it always feels good to get an award. It is nice to think that you are […]