From Marian Jones, Sultan, WA: “My son, Curran, was born with cerebral palsy and has poor oral motor control. We have used bandanas tied around his neck to help...

As a home care aide for her 35-year-old grandson Paul, Nancy Cook has mastered the art of providing specialized, compassionate care. (Pictured above, Nancy...

Nestled in the countryside of Goldendale, about 60 miles south of Yakima, an unpaved driveway leads to a freshly painted blue house where Home Care Aide...

In Pequot Lakes, Minn., on July 4, 1943, while most families were celebrating the birth of a nation, the Lindberg family celebrated the birth of a...

Shopping totes are so convenient but they never fit well on the back of wheelchairs. They hang awkwardly because they have to be turned sideways. Handles are...

Suggested Reading Population One: Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed This collection of personal essays, by 18-year-old...

Most people sit down with a puzzle by first looking at the box and then building the edge pieces. Tim just dives right in, clicking pieces together...

This story is part two of “Bursts of Hope.” Read the introduction here» Jeremy Klennert, 22, can often be found with his feet kicked up on his...

Kyle Adams, 30, is a “man of few words,” according to his mom, Audrey, who is his caregiver along with his dad, Keith. Although Kyle speaks very...

It is difficult for parents when they know their child is intelligent, but other people are not able to see it. During my time teaching at a...