As the parents of a special needs child, Wendi Hoffer and her husband realized how important enjoyable family experiences together were to them as a family. But she also realized how challenging it was for families to justify the costs of a vacation or the time away from therapy. Wendi is here to share her experience and show others how one person really can make a difference.
Eliana Tardío, is the mother of Emir & Ayelén, both with Down syndrome. Eliana is a successful professional in Marketing and Public Relations, who writes in different publications sharing her experience as the Latin mother of two children with special needs, giving her readers what she calls “The Best Advice for Any Human Being: Hope in Love .” She currently serves as the Director of the Parent Education Network, a program funded by the United States Department of Education, which offers training and support to families of children with disabilities.
The mission of The Confetti Foundation is to supply birthday parties to children who have to spend their birthday at the hospital, pediatric oncology clinic or hospice facility. The foundation was started with the hope that families will be able to shift their focus from their child’s sickness for just 30 minutes and celebrate. Although the party is not a cure, it will be a welcome distraction and a good reminder that every child deserves to be celebrated.
One of my biggest obstacles growing up was the low expectations people put on me. My mom and I had to work all the time to show how capable I was at achieving goals and developing. My mom has always believed I had potential, and worked hard to bring that out. She wanted to bring out every gift and talent I had and knew it was going to be work, but it was so worth it.
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