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Finding Her Voice…Miley’s Journey

When Miley Hernandez was born prematurely at just 1 pound, 10 ounces, her family faced an uncertain road ahead. She spent the first three months of her life in the…

Dialogue Helps Haley Build Her Future 

Haley Tew is always ready to help wherever she is needed at Dialogue Coffee House. Now in her eighth year with Dialogue, she has become a dependable employee whose willingness…

Kaitlyn’s Inspiring Journey Back

At 18, Kaitlyn’s life changed in an instant. A traumatic brain injury left her with debilitating physical disabilities and confined her to a wheelchair. The shift from a fully active…

Hazel’s Bright Beginnings

When Hazel Martinek Cusick entered the world on May 9, 2023, her future was uncertain. Born at just 13 ounces, she spent her earliest months surrounded by monitors, tubes, and…

Milly’s Journey: Building Abilities Through Collaboration

  When Tessa and David Williamson learned their daughter Milly had Down syndrome and duodenal atresia, they knew her first months would be challenging. Milly required IV nutrition for several…

Make Way for Madi

In early 2020, James and Jaime Walker were eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child, Madison “Madi”, never imagining the challenges ahead when Jaime went into labor. After prolonged…

Meet Austin Hanson: A Capper Then & Now Story…Paralympic Athlete and Tireless Advocate for People with Disabilities

In 1974, a sweet baby boy named Austin was diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy after complications occurred while recovering from a surgical procedure. Despite his physical challenges, Austin is…

Carrie Greenwood – Then & Now…Champion of disability pride and advocacy

At one time, there was a shy little girl named Carrie who was told that she needed to better advocate for herself, however, she was too young to understand what…

Izaiah & His Family: Hope & Success Through Therapy

Imagine a little boy with severe medical challenges that at times left him barely able to walk or lift his head let alone leave home, or sometimes even bed. Now,…

With Confidence and Determination Kyson is Swinging for the Fences

Around this time nine years ago, we shared the remarkable story of two-and-a-half-year-old Kyson. In 2012, his parents, Jaryl and Stephanie received the unexpected news at their 18-week ultrasound that…