Welcome to the About Us page and story behind the Beyond the Label Newsletter!

We are a team of three - Sherry, Jane and MJ - parents of children with special needs who joined forces to create this newsletter with one mission: to empower, support and unite families thriving with disability.

After our own diagnoses, we struggled to navigate raising a child with extra needs. The services, education plans, therapies, equipment, paperwork, lack of awareness in society - it was overwhelming at times. We wished for a guide through all the unknowns.

While each of our children have different conditions, we realized all parents share the same desire to see their child happy and supported. This brought us together to launch the Beyond the Label Newsletter in 2023.

We named the newsletter “Beyond the Label” because our children are so much more than a diagnosis. We strive to go beyond society’s limited labels and view disability as bringing out a family’s strength, character and talents.

Through BtL News, we provide:

• First-hand tips and insights as fellow disability parents

• Guidance on accessing resources and services

• Perspectives from experts across fields

• Connections to an empowering community

• Inspiration for the journey ahead

We could not be more proud to serve this community we are so personally passionate about. Our mission means more families realize they are not alone. More parents feel equipped and empowered. More children are understood and included.

This is the power we seek. And the ripples don't stop there...