By Heather Honaker “I always knew that I was different from other kids,” says Anna Caroline Strickland. “[My mom] likes to tell this story when one day in kindergarten I got in the car from school, and I was like ‘Mom am I handicapped or something?’ because a little girl had said that to me…
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Extraordinary: An Ordinary Day in the Special Life of Jacqueline Bettis
By Heather Honaker Jacqueline Bettis, born with cerebral palsy, says, “I’ve always known I stand out. But my parents taught me that regardless of my disability, I’m still a person and I’m still beautiful and I have nothing to be ashamed of.” Originally from Little Rock, she graduated from Hall High School, has an undergraduate…
Extraordinary: A typical day in the special life of Shayne Sheets
Special education teacher Shayne Sheets draws from her own experiences to create success in the classroom.
Extraordinary: A Typical Day in the Special Life of Brandon Freville
Tell me a little about yourself.I’m 28 years old and have right side cerebral palsy. I am able to drive. I have a truck that has been modified with a left side gas pedal and a steering knob. After I graduated from ACCESS, I studied and earned my GED. Where do you work? Are you…
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