Part 1, Interview with Steve and Laura Riggio - The Complexities of Inclusion in Our Educational System

Born Fabulous

English - March 29, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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An in depth conversation with Steve Riggio, former CEO of Barnes and Noble, and his wife Laura, about the amazing life of their daughter Melissa. Melissa was a published writer and self-advocate who happened to have Down syndrome. Melissa passed away in 2008 at age 20. In part 1, the Riggios discuss Melissa's life from birth through elementary school. They give an honest parent perspective of issues that are very relevant today, from the professional delivery of a disability diagnosis at birth, to the complicated reality of including a child with an intellectual disability in school.

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