Macy Gilson Co.

HELLO INSTA FAM! 👋🏼
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i've been on a much needed IG break for the last six months due to my love/hate relationship with this app (IYKYK 😉) but i'm so excited to be back sharing what i love with people that i love!
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since it's been a minute, it's probably time for a little re-introduction...
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🗣️ i'm a pediatric speech language pathologist working with k-12 students in the school setting
💍 i've been with my husband for the better part of a decade and he is my constant source of encouragement + joy
✏️ my business is dedicated to all things related to disability awareness, inclusion + character education to help parents raise kind humans
📚 i write children's books that feature characters with disabilities because
🌷my favorite things include: reading, DIY, tacos, the ocean, and a good old fashioned margarita
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whether you're here for my disability-related content, the sweet kids i share about, my DIY endeavors, or because you're my bestie in real life - THANK YOU!
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now that we're back in action, tag a friend or two that would like to be a part of the amazing community we've got going over here so that together we can RAISE KIND HUMANS! 🤍🤍🤍
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Happy 10th birthday, Ashton! I had the privilege of sharing Ashton's story with our community last year and I have loved watching Ashton chase his dreams ever since (most recently, skateboarding🛹) Here is Hilda's wish for her son...

"Parents need to teach their children that children who are blind can be amazing friends and not be afraid to let their kids talk to them or ask questions. Ashton is not ashamed of being blind or afraid to tell other about it. He loves sharing about himself and he loves making new friends. He sees others with his heart before he sees them with his eyes and that is something that I think we can all learn from him."

Join me in wishing Ashton a very happy 10th birthday! You can read more of Ashton's story here: https://www.macygilson.com/shared-stories/ashton-d

Keep up with Hilda and Ashton here: https://www.instagram.com/ourblindside/

Spina (meaning having to do with the spine) and bifida (meaning split or open) is a neural tube defect that occurs when a portion of the neural tube does not fully close. There is no known cause of spina bifida and between 1,500 and 2,000 babies are born with spina bifida in the United States each year.

Help us raise awareness by learning more about Spina Bifida:
https://www.macygilson.com/blog/what-is-spina-bifida

Christene Marrero

meet jameson!

70 days in the NICU. 6 surgeries. 1 amazing little boy.

Jameson | Life with Spina Bifida — Macy Gilson Learn more about Jameson, an amazing warrior with spina bifida. spina bifida | spina bifida awareness | hydrocephalus | disability advocate | special needs | special needs family | special needs parenting | inclusion | inclusion matters |

My favorite addition to the shop of 2021 has been these baby name/announcement signs. Each sign is custom engraved and comes in both a rectangle and round shape and the option to add a wooden stand!

If you (or someone you know) is welcoming a baby soon, like this photo + tag them below for a chance to win a FREE CUSTOM SIGN!

SHOP NOW: https://www.macygilson.com/shopmacygilsonco/baby-name-sign-round

As a school speech language pathologist, I am a part of the special education process on a daily basis. I know the world of special education can feel so daunting and my goal is that you feel less overwhelmed and more empowered after reading this:
https://www.macygilson.com/blog/school-with-special-education

YOUR STORY MATTERS!

Do you want to share your family's disability journey with our community? Click the link below to join the many families that have shared their stories and encouraged thousands more!

https://www.macygilson.com/share-your-story

“Something is wrong with the baby.”

I felt like I had just been punched in the stomach. I held my breath as the words my midwife was speaking just trailed off into the distance. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing! I was so young and in perfect health, how could this be happening to me?

CONTINUE READING ABOUT JADE HERE: https://www.macygilson.com/shared-stories/jade

THIS IS WHAT WE WANT!

👉🏼 not exclusion

👉🏼 not segregation

👉🏼 not integration

WE 👏🏼 WANT 👏🏼 INCLUSION 👏🏼

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNLQISCgoHk/

THIS IS WHAT WE WANT! 👉🏼 not exclusion 👉🏼 not segregation 👉🏼 not integration WE👏🏼WANT👏🏼INCLUSION👏🏼 #inclusion #inclusionmatters #inclusionrevolution #inclusionanddiversity #inclusionist #inclusionsocial #inclusivity #inclusivitymatters #specialeducation #specialed #includedclassroom #specialedteacher #specialeducationteacher

Turner Syndrome, a chromosomal condition, was first described by Dr. Henry Turner in 1938. Although Turner Syndrome is rare, affecting only 1 out of every 2,500 births, it the most common s*x chromosomal disorders in females.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: macygilson.com/blog/what-is-turner-syndrome

Meet Ashton - the coolest, smartest, sweetest nine year old around! Ashton's optic nerve did not fully develop during pregnancy, but he refuses to let his blindness keep him from reaching his goals! Here's a sneak peek of the story his mom, Hilda Dunford shared...
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"Ashton sees others with his heart before he sees them with his eyes and that is something that I think we can all learn from him..." 💙

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ASHTON: https://www.macygilson.com/shared-stories/ashton-d

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW HILDA AND ASHTON: https://www.instagram.com/ourblindside/