

When Every Day is Autism Awareness Day
Posted in ChicagoNow, April 2, 2014 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) Imagine my surprise when the Today Show announced today was World Autism...
Apr 2, 2014


Step by Step: A Preschool’s Inclusion Journey
Published in ChicagoNow, February 17, 2014 Having a handicap accessible ramp when we created Cherry Preschool literally opened the door...
Feb 17, 2014


Standing Up for Children with Disabilities
Published in ChicagoNow, January 27, 2014 (Cartoon by Marcia Liss) I just led a meeting for parents whose children will be starting...
Jan 27, 2014


Not Alinea But A 5 Star Experience for my Family
Published in ChicagoNow, January 22, 2014 Recently, we went out to lunch with three of our grandchildren and their parents. Thank...
Jan 22, 2014


Honoring MLK and Kids with Special Needs
Published in ChicagoNow, January 20, 2014 Educating children with special needs in the least restrictive environment and including them...
Jan 20, 2014


Truly Including Children with Special Needs
Published in ChicagoNow, December 27, 2013 One of the most painful parts of having a grandchild with special needs is watching the child...
Dec 27, 2013


Sibling of Children with Special Needs Has a Dream
Posted in ChicagoNow, December 23, 2013 I used to worry about my 7-year-old granddaughter who has older twin sisters with special needs....
Dec 23, 2013


When an iPad is your Voice
Published in ChicagoNow, November 20, 2013 (Cartoon by Marcia Liss) Technology is opening doors for children with special needs. But...
Nov 20, 2013


Why Didn't I Speak Up?
Published in ChicagoNow, November 13, 2013 Why didn’t I speak up? A friend with a grandchild near the age of my grandchild with special...
Nov 13, 2013


Standing up for my Grandchild with Special Needs
Posted in ChicagoNow, November 13, 2013 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) Why didn’t I speak up? A friend with a grandchild near the age of my...
Nov 13, 2013