When Jessica Anacker was in Junior high a teacher pushed her out of English class one day after she was bullied by pupil due to her learning disability.
Instead of schooling the students she blamed me for being bullied. Anacker adds.
An angry student said the teacher its your job to take care of it.
President of the Texas Democrats with Disabilities caucus and delegate at this week Democratic National Convention.
Anacker is surprised that there could soon to take care of issues at highest level of government.
“The pair add Like so many American families it took us time to figure out how to make ure we did everything we could to make sure Gus would be set up for success as he was growing up.”
It took time but what became so immediately clear to us was that Gus condition is not a setback. Its his secret power. they said.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz the vice presidential running mate of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has open up openly and lovingly about his 17 year old son Gus who has ADHD non verbal learning disorder and anxiety disorder.
Walz and his spouse Gwen both former teachers told media that they never consider Gus condition an obstacle.
Walz delivered his acceptance speech inside the United Center arena Wednesday night. Gus watched from audience with his mom and sister.
That’s my dad he added.
Gus Walz sprung from his seat moved by his father words.
He said his index finger “I love you dad.”
Walz is not first vice presidential nominee who has kid with a disability Sarah Palin.
The republican nominee in 2008 has a son Trig who has down syndrome.
Trig was daughter with his mother was running for vice president. Palin cradled him in her arms on stage after delivering her acceptance speech at the Republican Nation Convention.