Document Type
Guide (how-to document)
Publisher
University of Montana Rural Institute
Publication Date
4-2021
Disciplines
Demography, Population, and Ecology | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology
Abstract
I used to be offended when someone would comment innocently, “I don’t know how you do it.” “It” being raising a child with special needs. Now, with a few more years of wisdom and empathy under my belt, I recognize the meaning and message behind their words.
Keywords
rural, disability, independent living, community participation
Rights
© 2021 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. (April 2021). A Parent’s Perspective: Plexiglass Butterflies – Lessons Learned at the Children’s Hospital by Elizabeth Hill. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities.