Your Story. Your Voice. Be Heard.
Cynthia Lockrey shares her insights and experience as a patient advocate and her patient advocacy work. Blog posts include topics such as patient storytelling, working with healthcare professionals and advocating for children.
It has taken me years to come to terms with the fact that the demands placed on me as a mom can make a bad friend. I’ve learning to release the mom guilt and not try to be all things to everyone. While I know I’m not alone, it can be a lonely and isolating journey.
Read MoreI’ve spent a lot of time lately being “That Parent.” You know, the parent that advocate for their child and holds people accountable for promises made. I have embraced the label and wear it proudly.
Read MoreIt can be hard juggling all those balls in the air, but even harder to hit pause, ask for help and give the balls to someone else. But by asking for help, we create space for the things we enjoy.
Read MoreAs back to school plans unfold, there is little mention of supports for kids with special needs. What is being done to ensure vulnerable learners are not forgotten during this challenging school year?
Read MoreDon’t wait for someone else to act upon your passion or interest. Embrace your burning platform, taking action to make the change you know is needed.
Read MoreNow is the time to have your voice heard. As we navigate life in a pandemic, many organizations are looking for feedback and insights to plan for the second wave. By sharing your voice you can amplify the conversation instead of it fading away due to a lack of voices.
Read MoreKids with special needs are often overlooked in healthcare, education and in policy development. Yet by not supporting these vulnerable children today, we are creating a mental health, underemployment and homelessness crisis of tomorrow. Now is the time to invest in these kids to get them the support they need, when they need it most.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has caused many businesses to close, schools to be shut down and healthcare facilities to scale back operations. Another change has been the removal of patient voices from healthcare.
Read MoreMy time on home and hospital pregnancy bed rest prepared me for my self-isolation. Here are some tips on how to get through the days as we all work to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreInclusion is a big buzz word in education yet many parents don’t understand how inclusion benefits all students.
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