We finish each day with a dance party right before their bedtime. My 10-year-old has most of the K-Pop choreography memorized and will belt out the lyrics (her version) to any song that comes on. My 11-year-old creates his own dance moves and accurately sings the last word of each line, still a die-hard Raffi fan. The 15-year-old sways and verbalizes to the songs at her own pace and rhythm choosing to join in with all the genres.
Topics: Superkids, Special Needs, International Adoption
Caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy (CP) requires understanding, patience, and a lifelong commitment to their unique needs. CP affects muscle tone, movement, and posture, but with the right care, children can thrive in nurturing environments. At the Gladney Center for Adoption, we support families with the tools and resources necessary to help adoptees with CP and their families thrive.
Topics: Special Needs, International Adoption
How do you measure?….. How do you describe?…. How do you participate?! These are questions in my mind as I write this post to capture Gladney Center’s volunteer experience in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
But, I’m not going to have to come up with an answer to any of those questions today (phew!) because actually, the question I need to answer (because it’s been asked a lot) is “WHAT is the connection between Gladney‘s Superkids Program and the Special Olympics?” So, ok, let me give it my best shot here.
Topics: Superkids, Volunteer Opportunity, Special Needs
Last weekend Gladney’s last two volunTEAM members returned home from Orlando. They’ve had a chance to reflect on the week and share here!
Topics: Superkids, Volunteer Opportunity, Special Needs
What an exciting time! Only three weeks until the 2022 Summer Special Olympics in Orlando, Florida!
Topics: Superkids, Volunteer Opportunity, Waiting Children, Special Needs
When Gladney started planning our trip to Orlando to volunteer at the 2022 Special Olympics, we didn't imagine we would have 28 people coming along, as well as others volunteering time to make this a special experience! Our VolunTEAM includes Gladney Families, Staff, Friends, and prior Gladney Superkids volunteers!
Topics: Superkids, Volunteer Opportunity, Special Needs
Cecelia is part of CCCWA’s new Ambassador of Love program. Prospective parents are invited by the CCCWA to meet this child in China as part of the matching process. For more information please contact superkids@gladney.org.
Are you ready to meet a precious 3 year old little girl who has Down syndrome!? We don't have good pictures, but I want to go ahead and introduce her anyway. She is soooooo sweet!
Topics: Special Needs, China, "Ambassadors of Love"
Topics: Superkids, Special Needs, Taiwan, Uncategorized
Look at these sweet babies! There are so many children with Down Syndrome in China and Taiwan who are waiting for families!
Topics: Superkids, Special Needs, Uncategorized, DS Grant
