Motherhood is a beautiful blessing, and every mom deserves support and encouragement. Sadly, some believe that women who may suffer from a disability are not qualified to be parents. This week on Straight Talk on Life Issues we are joined by Chelsea Davis and Sydney Anne Bennett. The two share their unique stories of motherhood as women who are devoted and loving mothers with disabilities.
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The Blind Mom Life Podcast
The Blind Mom Life podcast shows everyone everywhere that all life is worth living. Host Chelsey Painter Davis dives deep with special guests on conquering disabilities, cherishing motherhood, and choosing life. From pro-life leaders to busy moms with handicaps in between, these captivating conversations share the truth behind the faith, courage, and perseverance that lead all of us from pain to purpose.
National Disability Day Independence Day
Today is National Disability Independence Day. It celebrates the signing of the Americans with Disability Act over three decades ago. The law protects those with disabilities from discrimination and assures them to be full participants in the community. But the Americans with Disability Act neglects one segment of society that needs these protections more than anyone else.
History Made in Spain
Members of Spain’s parliament witnessed history in the making. Mar Galceran is the first Parliamentarian with Down syndrome. It didn’t happen overnight. Mar spent decades working to show that individuals with Down syndrome can be productive citizens in their own right if given the chance. When only eighteen Mar joined the conservative People’s party because she liked its embrace of tradition.
A Reason for Hope: The Truth about Down Syndrome
We talk about legislation to protect unborn babies diagnosed with Down syndrome. One of my guests is a Utah state legislator who authored a bill that was signed into law, And attorney Amanda Stirone shared her legal perspective.
But it was the real-life, human stories that touched my heart the most. Shauna Amick with Joni and Friends shared her initial fear and ultimate dependence on God after the birth of their daughter Sarah who has Down syndrome. And Katie Shaw, who has the condition, successfully lobbied to pass legislation in Indiana
Guests
Sydney Anne Bennett is a writer, disability advocate and content creator. Sydney started sharing her story online as a way to encourage others who have a disability or chronic illness. She wants everyone to know that life doesn’t end when you become disabled—she is living proof of that. Since becoming a mother, Sydney has been more passionate than ever about sharing her life and story.
Chelsea Davis host of the Pro-life Christian podcast “Blind Mom Life.” She lost her vision due to birth control pills she was pressured to take when she was only 19 years old and started sharing her story publicly with Christian audiences in 2019. Through writing, speaking, podcasting, and fundraising, her intriguing testimony blends Christ’s message of hope and perseverance with disability advocacy to show everyone everywhere that all life is worth living.
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