 We rarely talk about it, but raising a child with disabilities takes a toll on a marriage. As Todd and I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, at this turning point in our lives, I'm reflecting back and speaking out about what I've learned.
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 A child with a sibling who is disabled plays a special role in the growth of a family. Our son Cole is that person in ours. Here is his story.
 Sometimes, as moms, it gets to be too much. Especially if you are a mom of children with disabilities. This blog is for all the moms, to let you know you are not alone, it's ok to break down and you will find your strength again.
 This is the time of the year when I like to reflect on what I’m thankful for. It’s been a really rewarding, yet challenging year.
 We've been busy since moving to the Ranch and I'm giving you an update on our progress, what we've learned about ourselves and how living with the animals is impacting all of our lives.
 If someone had told me six months ago that I would be leaving a job I loved, I would have thought that was crazy. Those who know me well know how much I love my job. It's been rewarding to participate in COVID-specific special education research, and I know that the work has helped many and that my contributions have been valuable. But for the reasons I explain below, I need to make a change. I'm excited to have more time to focus on myself, my family, and deafblind research and family support.
My blog about my experience in school choice and education, to supplement the findings from interviews with families in New Orleans and Washington DC.
 Today I started the day in tears in my car, a reminder of the long emotional few weeks our family has been through.
 I am sharing my story as a mother and professional researcher of two sons who have Usher Syndrome and are deafblind.
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AuthorLanya McKittrick is the Chair of the Board of the Usher Syndrome Coalition, co-founder of the Hear See Hope Foundation, and deafblind education researcher and founder of Lane of Inquiry. Lane received her PhD in Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Her research, advocacy and family support work are rooted in her personal experience as a mom to four sons, including two who have Usher Syndrome, the leading genetic cause of deafblindness. Archives
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