Feb 18, 2022
Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Dana Geall to today’s episode. She is the author of See Me for Me. See Me for Me 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.
Key Takeaways:
[3:12] Dana has five children, three of whom are triplets with cerebral palsy.
[7:30] Brenda shares about her son’s best friend, who exemplifies inclusion and diversity in the best way possible.
[8:39] Dana talks about her book and her children.
[12:20] Dana explains why the worst thing you can do is prevent your child from looking at “the one in the wheelchair”.
[14:30] Dana shares her motivation for writing the book.
[15:50] Brenda talks about the importance of “Nothing about us, without us” and how it applies to Dana’s book.
[20:08] Dana talks about her goal for the book.
[21:15] Dana offers a glossary of terms used in the book that anyone can find on her website.
[23:03] Adults can learn a lot from reading See Me For Me.
[26:49] Acknowledging differences is important but also going back to the similarities.
[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.
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