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Hope Magazine Online was born out of a desire to connect
with others online dealing with special needs. I fiddled
around with free website builders for several years before
braving a whole new world with developing my own website. I
sat down and taught myself front page and learned to other
programs because I wanted a nice site, personal yet
professional.
For a long time, I felt alone in all this. All this being
trying to learn as much as I can about autism which is my
son's diagnosis. It came much later in life than some
diagnosed today. At first, we had a PDD-NOS diagnosis and
developmental delays. By the time he was 8 he had another
possible diagnosis of Landeau Kleffner Syndrome the finally
autism. Even today there are school staff that have
attempted to insert their own diagnosis (which isn't their
role by the way). In essence the more I read online the more
I realized how far from alone I was.
It is essential that I help other parents feel that same
way. I think it is so important for "Everyday" families to
share their stories for this very reason. To help other
parents, caregivers and family feel they are not alone. This
is why I ask people to share the link. Hope Magazine Online
does not require any paid subscriptions nor does anyone
profit from it. I use as many free programs as I can though
sometimes this is impossible to get around. We don't ask for
donations because we are not a nonprofit. Would I love
people to help support it well absolutely there are months
its difficult making sure I have money just to cover hosting
which isn't a lot but... Anyway onto other "about us"
topics.
Initially, I shared stories and links and eventually we
branched out to share submissions from parents and other
family members a well as articles submitted by service
providers from around the globe. One mother said online that
she wished one television program would have everyday
families on the show as opposed to celebrity families due to
major financial differences so I offered to share her story
thus we invite parents, family, and caregivers an
opportunity to share.
If I could I was visit every family to write the story
myself however we all know the financial restraints in that,
however I will be working on specific questions to send to
potentials
(feel free to email your suggestions
on what you might want to know)
after all it is imperative that people feel this
is a place for them. This would be a good place for an
important note:
Disclaimer: Publication
of stories should not be considered a
recommendation by Hope Magazine Online as results are not typical and
can vary. The information presented on this site is not intended as
medical advice. Its intention is solely informational. There are amazing
stories out there but please consult a medical or healthcare
professional before starting any new treatment or therapy. DO YOUR OWN
RESEARCH.
This is important because we are not here to give medical
advice in any way shape or form. While I have over 10 years
experience in social services and a Masters in Education I
am not an expert by way of advising others. I think the
sharing of personal stories is more important to help people
feel they are not alone. Parents of children with
disabilities whether younger or adults as well can often
lead people to feel isolated and in some cases severely
limits contact with other people except online.
We won't ever push an ideology onto anyone. My motto
would be "take what is yours and leave the rest". If we have
touched one man, woman or child anywhere around the globe
then we have fulfilled our mission. Please share Hope
Magazine Online with your friends, family, teachers and
anyone you feel might benefit. I created this little logo if
you have a website you would like to share it on.
Please link this to
http://hopemagazineonline.com
Hope Magazine Online wishes all the best to everyone
living with special needs in any way. |
