Episode 039: Celebrating Diversity: Parenting in the Disability Community with Dana Geall

<p align="justify">Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Dana Geall to today’s episode. She is the author of <span style= "color: #1155cc;"><em><u><a href="https://seemeforme.ca/">See</a> <a href="https://seemeforme.ca/">Me</a> <a href= "https://seemeforme.ca/">for</a> <a href= "https://seemeforme.ca/">Me</a></u></em></span>. <em>See Me for Me</em> is inspired by her triplets, Taylor, Cole, and Brody, who were born prematurely, and as a result, have cerebral palsy. All three children use wheelchairs and live full and happy lives. Although the children face tremendous challenges, they share a positive attitude and great personalities. Taylor, Cole, and Brody teach us every day to look beyond our differences and see people for who they truly are.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><strong>Key Takeaways</strong>:</p> <p>[3:12] Dana has five children, three of whom are triplets with cerebral palsy.</p> <p>[7:30] Brenda shares about her son’s best friend, who exemplifies inclusion and diversity in the best way possible.</p> <p>[8:39] Dana talks about her book and her children.</p> <p>[12:20] Dana explains why the worst thing you can do is prevent your child from looking at “the one in the wheelchair”.</p> <p>[14:30] Dana shares her motivation for writing the book.</p> <p>[15:50] Brenda talks about the importance of “Nothing about us, without us” and how it applies to Dana’s book.</p> <p>[20:08] Dana talks about her goal for the book.</p> <p>[21:15] Dana offers a glossary of terms used in the book that anyone can find on her website.</p> <p>[23:03] Adults can learn a lot from reading <em>See Me For Me.</em></p> <p>[26:49] Acknowledging differences is important but also going back to the similarities.</p> <p>[29:27] Special needs kids are just like any other kids, they need to have a sense of belonging and they want you to see them for who they are.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mentioned in this episode</strong>:</p> <p><span style="font-family: Roboto;">To learn more about the work we do at Gluckstein Lawyers, plea