Me and My Disabled Child - Fab Fin (Contact a Family)

Contact a Family called on parents to tell their story of raising a disabled child holding national competition aiming to highlight the many issues they face on a day-to-day basis.

We had an overwhelming response from parents sharing their stories and we are pleased to announce that we have picked 'Fab Fin' as our grand prize winner!

We'd like to thank all of the entrants for taking the time to take part. The competition has now ended, but we encourage you to upload and share your video stories to our YouTube channel to help support parents in a similar situation to your own.

Enjoy the video!

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[MrSunshineinthesky]

my son has down syndrome and cerebral palsy from his waist down. he is 6 and a very happy bright boy. he walks with crutches and his teacher recently called me her and other staff were roaring with laughter he had slid and falllen yet when she went to see if he was ok he yelled" no!...i cant feel my legs!" then burst into giggles things like this make me happy with how the Lord made my boy.

[dotmacis]

@sawaugust The last thing any disabled people need, is other people's pity. They need many other things, yes - but NEVER pity. Disabled people enjoy life too, just in other ways. My sister is disabled. She can't walk, but gets around quite well in her wheelchairs. What they need most, is full accessibility and inclusion.

[walkingdan]

We had to stretch Daniel's legs and arms everyday too. It's alot of work. Thanks for sharing.

[clazza01]

@sawaugust i feel sorry that you are so unhappy with your CP free life you have to write that self pitying crap

[sawaugust]

sad IM SO LUCKY THAT I DONT HAVE CP AND CAN ENJOY LIFE BUT I FELL SRRY FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO DO

[txstoryteller]

Wonderful vid; fabulous Fin is right!