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A Test of Faith
By Adina Hershberg
One family copes with Familial Dysautonomia as their son approaches his bar mitzvah day. |
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Scaling the Ups and Downs
By Malky Feig
Yiddes takes her parents on a journey through the mountainous terrain of life with Down Syndrome. Loaded down with rock climbing gear of love, parental guidance, prayer and communal chesed, they face and overcome myriad challenges. |
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Autism and the MMR Vaccine
Recent studies turn up no link between autism spectrum disorders and childhood vaccinations. |
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Lend an Ear
By Roberta Israeloff
A message for friends who try to be supportive but don’t always succeed. |
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The Power of Belonging
By Bayla Sheva Brenner
Shuls across the nation are starting to adapt programs and services for disabled congregants. |
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My Exceptional Son
By Penny Neumann
Despite the hardships, Penny Neumann finds that home is the best place for children with special needs. |
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Every Step of the Way
By Judy Landesman
Divine intervention guides the care and education of a young woman with Cerebral Palsy. |
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A Fairy Tale
By Chaya Tavin
With the right tools, we can all find the treasures of reality hidden in the forest of false expectations. |
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Painful Questions
By lisa Shapero
Family members can sometimes make a stressful situation worse with insensitive behavior. |
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Life is Fragile - Handle with Prayer!
By Bassy S.
A sister gains new perspective from her disabled sibling. |
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