Posts Tagged ‘community’
Finding Community When It Is Everywhere
I’ve mentioned a few times before how I founded Born Just Right because I didn’t have many resources when Jordan was born. All I had was my doctor using the term “amniotic band syndrome” and sent me on my way after we left the hospital. We knew Jordan’s joints were loose (they still are) and…
Read More +Knowledge and Family at Type-A Parent Bootcamp
I am very lucky to have the chance to attend conferences throughout the year with many different focuses. There are ones that focus on the tech industry, the midlife and beyond world, blogging and special needs. Each conference is full of incredible knowledge, support and friendships. This past weekend was no different. I had a…
Read More +Putting Born Just Right in View of the Experts
I’m serious about getting Jordan the best possible care. I feel the same way for her brother. When they need something, I will find what they need and work as hard as I can to find the best. And that’s exactly what I did to find David Rotter, Jordan’s prosthetist. Not only does he work…
Read More +Sharing the love to you
It’s Valentine’s Day! And that gives me an excuse to feed the kids all kinds of sugar and get a little extra cheesy as a parent. But why not get a little cheesy as the founder of Born Just Right? I love this community. And even though I haven’t shared many stories this month since…
Read More +A Note to New Parents of A Born Just Right Baby
If you had to choose to give birth to child with a limb difference would you? Probably not. But every challenge our kids face are just that, a challenge. And even though I wouldn’t have asked for Jordan to have one hand and one elbow, I’m so happy to be Jordan’s mom and have her…
Read More +Meeting Kevin Laue and More
I mentioned the power of knowing adults with limb differences who are willing to share stories of their life growing up. Well, that power is extended ten-fold when you have an opportunity to meet him or her in person. Last night, I had a chance to meet two adults who I admire and I have…
Read More +A growing, yet fractured, community
I’ve talked about the special needs world during public speeches and here on this site regarding a constantly changing face of the community. Social networking is a huge reason why so many more families and members of the special needs world can connect with each other. I have learned SO much from so many other…
Read More +Your reader's choice vote counts
I knew Born Just Right’s Facebook community was special… But I had no idea how special until I found out late last night at it is nominated for a really cool award. Members of the Facebook page nominated it for About.com’s Favorite Special Needs Online Community Award and now it’s a finalist! You can help…
Read More +This is just the start
I’m so happy we had a visit with three families during Born Just Right’s first Google+ hangout. I’m planning to do this often so more of us can meet in person. Along with just meeting, I’m thinking about having some topic-specific meetings so we can ask questions and look to each other for possible answers.…
Read More +Let's meet in person with the help of Google+
I’m all about technology. It’s what has helped me grow as a parents and an advocate. This website has been an important part of my connection to the limb difference and special needs communities. I also happen to be a geek when it comes to social networks. I train people on how to use them.…
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