It is truly
my pleasure!
It all began with the desire for community…
Raise your hand if you want a child with a delay, disability or any special need?
I 100% respect that many adults have counted the cost and are honest about their capacity. I am a mom and I carry this responsibility daily.
I want to pause here to address something extremely important. The language being used when we talk about children with disabilities as something to avoid, fear or opt out of…can quietly cross into dehumanizing territory. I’m sure it’s not your intention, however, the impact of what is heard is felt by parents, children and their loved ones.
Children with special needs are not outcomes.
They are not worse case scenarios.
They are children whose lives should be treasured, respected and belong.
I would love for this to be a shared language; people with and without disabilities live, learn, work and play together!
I have a degree in Elementary Education from Morgan State University. I have gained knowledge from a parental lens via multiple therapies: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech, Occupational, Feeding, Dental, mom groups, IEP meeting and have taken a deep dive into nutritional education. My journey has produced- Play Dates with Ms.Brittney!
The views, opinions, and statements expressed in my writings, presentations, and public commentary are solely my own and do not reflect the views, positions, or policies of any other individuals, units or social structure.
Carter, the name of my baby brother is the perfect fit for the turtle mascot. Sadly, he was killed. He had no mental disability. He just liked fast money. Traditional schooling didn’t appeal to him. He was very intelligent and had a knack for taking everything apart to then rebuild. Especially with cars. Thus, I am a strong advocate for different pathways to success. Mental health matters for everyone but I want to be a supportive ally of male mental health as its key to balancing community. I have participated in a few Safe Streets events and mission and stand proud of Baltimore City’s Mayor Brandon Scott who aims to reduce gun violence.
I fancied the turtle because it is the perfect symbol to remind us to not be comparative but to run our own race. I think, for sure, my brother that loved speed would definitely approve this tempo of slow and steady.
Big Dreams in Baltimore.
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