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This Clerk With Down Syndrome Gets Called the R-Word, but Some Beautiful People Take a Stand
When these people hear what a customer is saying about a grocery store employee, they are quick to take a stand and serve up a big 'ole pot of justice.
Superwoman Could Never Do What My Wife Does—Stop Calling Caregivers Superheroes
"Now that I am the one receiving the care, I realize no one understands unconditional love like the one being cared for."
She Was Raped In Her Own Home and Left Pregnant—A Woman’s Story of Tragedy Turned Beauty
What do you do when a man takes advantage of you, rapes you in your own home, and leaves you pregnant?
Mom Creates Sightseeing Bucket List for 6-Year-Old Daughter Before She Goes Blind
She's only 6 years old, and she's losing her eyesight rapidly. This little girl's mama is creating unforgettable memories for her daughter with a sightseeing bucket list.
40 Football Players Suit Up For 6-Year-Old With Rare Disease—When You Find Out Why? Pass the Tissues!
"All of the people on the football team always have my back. Always." -- Danny Keefe
To My Daughter With Down Syndrome on Her Wedding Day
"We live for moments such as these, when hopes and dreams intersect at a sweet spot in time. When everything we’ve always imagined arrives and assumes a perfect clarity. Bliss is possible."
Doctors Said She Wouldn’t Live Past 20—Now She’s Broken a New Record at 75!
When she was born in 1941, she wasn't expected to live past the age of 20. Now she's 75 and this fighter has A LOT to celebrate!
11 Things You Need to Know if You Love Someone With ADHD
We are complex, and overly sensitive, but our greatest qualities definitely outweigh the bad. Here are 11 things you need to know if you love someone with ADHD.
This Reality TV Show’s Cast Members Are Giving the Kardashians a Run for Their Money—Wait Til You Meet Them
"Born This Way" is not your typical reality TV show. Thank Goodness though because this show's one-of-a-kind cast is bringing a fresh reality to reality television.
The Day God Gave Me a Reality Check
A reminder for when disabilities are invisible; words fly foolishly and we forget the importance of being kind.
He Is a National Speaker, an Author and Has a Master’s—Now He’s Sharing the Dark Secrets Behind His Success
"We as a community have so many unique and beautiful stories to share so please make sure they are heard."
She Hated How People Looked at Her Brother With Down Syndrome—Now She’s Fighting Back With These Punny T-Shirts
A clothing company based out of Miami is empowering people with disabilities. The line was inspired by a sister’s love for her brother with down syndrome.
Photographer Refused Service to a Client With Special Needs—This Woman’s Response Is Picture Perfect!
When Stephanie Smith read about a photographer who denied service to a client with down syndrome, she decided to do something huge! She only asks for one thing in return.
Starbucks Just Changed Their Aprons and Hired a Group of People 75 Percent of America Wouldn’t Employ
Starbucks for the win, providing the world’s best coffee and restoring faith in humanity, one little white cup at a time. Now can we get these all over the world?
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Not everything is always sunshine and roses.
These Brothers Left LeBron James “Lost for Words”—When You Find Out What They Do, You’ll Be Speechless Too
When cerebral palsy threatened to keep Cayden in a wheelchair, his big brother, Connor, stepped in and changed everything for him. Now they compete in triathlons as the best team around.
This Talk Show Host Doesn’t Speak—but This Video She Released Is Worth More Than a Thousand Words
Carly Fleischmann is an author, songwriter and the world's first ever nonverbal talk show host. Her autism doesn't define her, and she's used the Internet to educate and advocate for herself and other autistic people everywhere.