Donna Williams

Donna Williams has changed the reality of thinking regarding autism. Her books offer hope for parents confused by the developmental issues surrounding autism. We have to remember that many clinicians convinced families of decisions regarding their child based on a reality of faulty research and clinical misjudgments. Thanks to Donna, her books have helped parents take the lead in their child's life versus the "experts."

The Carey Family

I had the pleasure and privilege to spend time with Mike and Lisa Carey. There story will change the plight of children with disabilities. They are fighting for the civil rights of children in residential facilities. They tragically lost their son in the state's care. Their story is forcing the State of New York to deal with a flawed system of care. They have truly taken a tragic death and used it to triumphantly fight for civil rights, so that future generations of children have little or no risk of being prey to a flawed system of care.