Document Type
Guide (how-to document)
Publisher
University of Montana Rural Institute
Publication Date
10-2020
Disciplines
Demography, Population, and Ecology | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology
Abstract
I found myself unexpectedly entering the world of disability 13 years ago when my oldest son, Charlie, was born with complex health and developmental challenges. Later diagnosed with autism and a genetic disorder, Charlie led me through the new worlds of early intervention, case management, children’s hospitals, and intervention plans. As Charlie grew older, I shifted my professional focus to special education, hoping others in my community might benefit from the skills I am learning in raising a child of my own with special needs. I want to share with you a few of the amazing students I have the privilege to work with here in our state.
Keywords
rural, disability, independent living, community participation
Rights
© 2020 Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities
Granting Agency
Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities: Administration on Disability, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; The Montana Family to Family Health Information Center: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Acknowledgement
Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities: The contents of this fact sheet were developed under a grant from the Administration on Disability/ Administration for Community Living (AOD/ACL grant number 90DDUC0010). The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this fact sheet do not necessarily represent the policy of AOD, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government; The Montana Family to Family Health Information Center: The contents of this fact sheet were developed with 100% federal funds under a grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, grant number H84MC32752-01. The MCHB/ HRSA is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this fact sheet do not necessarily represent the policy of MCHB, HRSA, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
Project Number
Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities: University of Montana #90DDUC0010; The Montana Family to Family Health Information Center: Family to Family Health Information Center #H84MC32752-01
Recommended Citation
The Montana Family to Family Health Information Center. (October 2020). A Parent Teacher’s Perspective: Exploring Disability and Navigating a New World by Elizabeth Cummings. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities.