* This podcast is evolving to focus on faith, prayer, and hope for moms raising autistic or medically complex children. Episodes from our earlier parenting-focused series are still here to help, but you’ll now find guidance rooted in Christian faith and prayer.*
Parenting a child with a disability, autism, or rare disease is not something families can do alone, and they shouldn’t have to. Parents often become full-time advocates on top of caregiving, but exhaustion, medical emergencies, and endless appointments mean they can’t always be in the room. That’s where allies come in.
In this episode of Be Mighty Mom, we explore what it really means to be an ally to parents of kids with disabilities and why advocacy matters more than ever. Whether you’re a friend, relative, teacher, church member, or community leader, you can make a real difference by showing up, speaking up, and carrying these kids’ stories forward.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why families need allies when navigating schools, hospitals, and systems
- How advocacy improves outcomes for children with autism, rare diseases, and medical complexity
- Real examples of allyship—from attending IEP meetings to explaining sensory needs at church or parties
- Disability rights history, including how parents and allies helped change federal law for medically complex kids
- Five practical steps to being an ally today—listen, learn, show up, speak up, and keep learning
This episode is both an invitation and a challenge: you don’t need to be a parent to make a lasting impact. Every child deserves dignity and understanding, and every parent deserves a community that helps carry the load.
✨ Join the Mighty CommunityWant to keep these conversations going and be part of a movement that supports parents and kids with disabilities? Here’s how to stay connected:
- 📩 Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter for encouragement, tools, and real talk on parenting, advocacy, and rare disease life.
- 💬 Join our Group Chat on Substack to connect directly with other parents and allies.
- 📸 Follow on Instagram for daily encouragement, behind-the-scenes, and advocacy tips.
- 📺 Watch on YouTube for full episodes, highlights, and community conversations.
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