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Building an Inclusive Belize: A Call to Action

April 10, 2025 0Comments 0Likes
Children are the heart of any society, and it is our collective duty to ensure they grow up in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. This responsibility is even greater for children with disabilities, who often face unique challenges and vulnerabilities. Many cannot communicate their needs, recognize danger, or advocate for themselves, making them especially…

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The Ups & Downs: Life with Down Syndrome

March 19, 2021 0Comments 0Likes
[vc_row][vc_column][interactive_banner banner_image="id^6223|url^https://autismbelize.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-19-at-12.30.55-PM.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^Screen Shot 2021-03-19 at 12.30.55 PM|description^null"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]   No Maps In keeping with the global awareness and solidarity of World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st, I am celebrating my son, Zayne Craig, who was diagnosed at birth with Down’s Syndrome. Let’s take off our rose-coloured glasses and face facts. We are all on a journey,…

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Diary of a not-so-wimpy mom: The day I fell flat on my face

October 30, 2020 2Comments 0Likes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you ever fall flat on your face, play dead. There’s no other way. People will have sympathy and you’ll spare yourself the embarrassment. Another life tip: If you ever stumble out on the street, break into a full-on run. People will think you’re exercising, and you’ll save face. You’re welcome. This is a story…

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5 things my family has learned from Mateo

April 14, 2020 4Comments 0Likes

I’m going to begin here with full disclosure: even though we have known Mateo and loved him from before he was born, we, as a family, have only been truly getting to know him for the past two years or so. They didn’t live in Belize, so our contact and interaction was limited to videos and calls and emails – we knew about him but didn’t really know him – if you understand what I mean.
Since the summer of 2018… my, how we’ve grown! We are nowhere near autism experts, nor do we come close to knowing how to manage Teo the way his mama does, but our little family has definitely learned a few things from this kid.

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