About Me

Karen is a deaf mom to three deaf and hard of hearing kids. The hubby is deaf too. Her dog, Kaycie, has ears that can hear a rabbit breathing over a half mile away. Karen works as a writer for a writing company and provides early intervention services to families with deaf and hard of hearing children. She serves as a board member for Hands & Voices (www.handsandvoices.org) and runs Illinois Hands & Voices in her state.

My Articles

Her Smile Was Like Sunshine

Moms With Disabilities—Connecting With One Another

For Better or Worse, and Kids with Disabilities

Spunky Mom Takes on School District

Marlee Matlin Kicks Up Her Heels on “Dancing with the Stars”

Two Milkshakes, Please—Discrimination at the Drive-Through

Two Milkshakes, Please—Discrimination at the Drive-Through, Part 2

Peace Corps Years Inspire The Unheard

Visitability: Building Access in New Homes

Deaf Mom Shares Her Views on Parenting, Role Models, and Acceptance with Slice of Real Life

Deaf Veterinarian Has a Heart for Animals

My Profile

My Location:  Chicagoland
My Sign:  Leo
My Age:  42
My Status:  Married

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies: Blogging
Interests: Volleyball, boating, bookclub, cooking

Favorites

Music: John Denver, Billy Joel, Faith Hill,
TV Show: Little People, Big World, Desperate Housewives
Movies: Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Trading Places,
Books: What Happy Women Know, How High Can You Bounce?
People: Anyone without an attitude barrier :)

Groups

Me and Disability