https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8 en-us 2023-05-28 10:46:32 UTC 2023-05-28 13:38:58 UTC hello@padlet.com teammocafamilyfarm https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8/wish/2607123533 In this TED Talk, Debra Vine shares her story as parent of child with disability and its mpact to their family.  Vines’ desire to help her son Jason and provide autistic children and their families around the area with support and assistance led to her found The Answer, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering families impacted by autism and other developmental differences such as Down Syndrome and cerebral palsy. (Sandrolini, 2022)

Reference:
Sandrolini, M. 2022. West Suburban Journal. https://westsuburbanjournal.com/2022-cnn-heroes-finalist-vines-shines-on-stage/#:~:text=Vines%E2%80%99%20desire%20to%20help%20Jason%20and%20provide%20autistic,differences%20such%20as%20Down%20Syndrome%20and%20cerebral%20palsy.]]> 2023-05-28 10:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8/wish/2607123533 teammocafamilyfarm https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8/wish/2607159373 2023-05-28 12:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8/wish/2607159373 teammocafamilyfarm https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8/wish/2607161913 For Debra Vines, the most obvious personal impact were:
- interruption on her professional career
- post-partum depression and loneliness 
- not being able to have "personal time" which affects her mental health
- desperate for information on how to raise Jason  (child with disability)  with very little information back then about autism

She started The Answer Inc. help the families throughout the entire journey as it relates to advocacy, their peace for their children, supportive services, IEP (Individual Educational Report) support and awareness for the community as well.

]]> 2023-05-28 12:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8/wish/2607161913 teammocafamilyfarm https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8/wish/2607165358 For  many families, to have a child with disability can have a significant impact on families in various ways. While each family's experience is unique, here are some common impacts:
- It brings a significant emotional and psychological impact. Families may experience a range of emotions, including grief, sadness, frustration, and worry, upon learning about their child's disability.
- The heavy need of the time and financial costs, including physical and logistical complexities associated with raising a disabled child can have far-reaching effects.
- It can reduce parents self-esteem and confidence in their role as caregiver. 
- Mental health and wellness of parents are put at risk and  increases the possibility of divorce and separation of parents.
- There is also impact on sibling relationships. Siblings of children with disabilities may experience both positive and negative effects. While they may develop empathy, compassion, and a sense of responsibility, but it can also happen that they may also feel neglected or burdened by the attention and resources devoted to their sibling 

Reference:
Impact of Child Disability on the Family. (Reichman, N. & et al, 2008). Maternal and Vhild Health Journal. ]]> 2023-05-28 13:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/teammocafamilyfarm/11em6j9rrqdoj6q8/wish/2607165358