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Have you thought about launching your own ecommerce businesses? If you’re looking for ways to bring in some extra income while still being around to care for your kids, becoming an entrepreneur might be the perfect path for you! Parents with disabilities can thrive in entrepreneurial roles that offer freedom and flexibility unmatched by traditional employment. Of course, starting a business is always easier said than done.
Providing for a family can be hard, and that can be even more true for parents with disabilities. However, a disability doesn't have to hinder you from earning an income. In fact, you can leverage your lived experience to find profitable side gigs that enable you to complete meaningful work on terms that work for you.
Donald’s mother described his behavior as odd, even going as far as to refer to Donald as her “hopelessly insane child”. After a recommendation from the Triplett’s family doctor, Donald was sent to an institution. Unable to care for their son at home, Donald’s parents thought of this as the best decision to get their son the help that they could not provide. The year was 1937, and Donald was only three years old.
The first word that comes to mind when I hear the phrase “differently able” is strength. The terminology “differently able” is used to describe people who have disabilities or are handicapped. However, by using that phrase it gives a new found sense of optimism and provides a nondiscriminatory perceptive on those with disabilities.
When thinking of what I would write for my introductory Spork article, multiple news articles crossed my mind. I could write about movies and literature – their seemingly lack of showcased differences. I could talk about the people I meet in my day to day life. The people I see, observing and knowing. Then I thought about what affects me and my personal life. My fears and worries for a differently abled person who sits in my heart and home. This person is my little sister.
