 |
|
|
|
|
 |
Lindsay Cissell is a 12 yr. old who was born with one hand, but this doesn't stop her from doing anything other girls her age do."
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
| Submit your story to participate. It may be featured in an upcoming edition of "Profiles". |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 n 1981,
Peggy and Peter McLoughlin launched Superkids , an organization that provided a free newsletter for
families of children with limb differences, as well as a Directory of families and ultimately a
website. After over 20 years of dedicated work, Peggy and Peter have decided to cease publication
of the newsletter, and to end their website (www.super-kids.org).
After all, the inspiration behind their work on Superkids (son Luke McLoughlin) is now a high-achieving Super
adult! We offer our sincerest gratitude to the McLoughlin family for helping us along our journey
into the world of limb differences. |
|
| Through their small business, Claude and Cynthia Betancourt, were the force behind
the technology of the super-kids website, and have decided to carry on the tradition of Superkids with
this website. Those of us who began our journey prior to the advent of internet technology can truly
appreciate the wonders of now having information available at the touch of a button. Back then,
accessing information on limb differences required a much different approach (many phone calls,
networking with doctors, etc.) and also required a bit of luck in terms of finding the resources
to help make informed decisions regarding the treatment of our children. |
|
| As the parents of children with limb differences, we can say for sure that
having the right information is critical in the determination of the best treatment options for
your child. And equally important is having access to the emotional support to help you to cope
with your feelings and fears. We know that reading the stories of other families faced with
similar circumstances will provide inspiration and hope, and that establishing connections with
those families will be immensely helpful to you. We offer this website as a doorway into the
world of limb differences, and welcome your comments or suggestions. |
|
|
|
|
| Site Contributors |
| We want to thank those who helped bring this site to fruition and continue to support it. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Want to Help?
Drop us a note specifying how you would like to help and we will contact you! |
|
|
|
|
|
