Are you an advocate?

Anybody can be an advocate.

You don't have to have a child with special needs.

Anytime you hear the "R" word, remind that person of how hurtful that word is.

If you do have a child with special needs, don't hold them back. Don't be afraid that they are different. I know it's a scary thought, and we want to protect our kids, but the only way we can teach, is by putting our kids out there for the world to see! Put them in schools, put them in sports, and take them to Disneyland!

We found Arina's boyfriend Jay at Disneyland the other day.

They were both very excited to see each other!

Pinky swear means best friends forever!

She is the only one allowed to touch Jay's drumsticks.

Jay gave Jax a pinky swear too, two best friends!

Jay is an advocate. He is teaching everyone at Disneyland about special needs. He spends three days a week there, and the staff knows him by name.

I had never yet seen a parade with Jay, but I soon learned why he always had the drumsticks with him.

Here they come, and Jay is ready!

Even all the characters know Jay

Arina took notice, and she was ready for the characters, screeching at the princess's. Of course they were on a float!

Then a quick kiss in between floats!

Everyone watching the parade was watching our kids. They are going to take that home with them. When they see a Down syndrome person, they are going to remember the cute kids at the Disneyland parade.

Please, please, please, spread the word to end the "R" word! For our children's sake!