About Me

I'm Kara, a little person with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. I'm a therapist, writer, and professor who's always scrambling for time to finish my dissertation.These days I spend my days on dry land, but I'm a former Paralympic swimmer and lifetime lover of adapted sports. I'm a passionate advocate and definitely a girl with a cause. I have one goal that overflows into everything that I do and that's to RAMP MINDS. Check out my personal website at www.karaayers.com to learn more. Feel free to send me a message or stop by my blog and leave a comment. I love "meeting" new people in the disability community. My Articles The Gift of Solidarity: How to Teach Children About Their Disability Culture Helping Children with Disabilities Love Their Body Inside and Out Leading a Balanced Life for Families of Children with Disabilities The Family-Centered Approach: Easing Anxiety Before a Medical Procedure ACCESSorize a Bedroom for Your Child with a Disability A Place to Play: Designing Space for Your Child with Special Needs The ABCs of Individualized Education Programs Economic Challenges of Raising a Special-Needs Child The “Other Child” with Special Needs: Understanding Siblings of Disabled Children Positive Discipline for Special Needs Children The Birds and the Bees for Kids with Special Needs: Providing Comprehensive Sexual Education Planning the Perfect Family Vacation for your Child with Special Needs Gender Identity Development among Children with Disabilities Do-It-Yourself Wedding Planning for the Bride or Groom in a Wheelchair