Doreen Fulton is committed to giving voice to the unspoken dreams of young adults with special needs and find that she is most successful in her quest when she empowers their moms first and foremost! An empowered Mom can move mountains and inspire her children to take action. A mom without power can barely get out of bed in the morning and does little to motivate her young adult.

She Believes:

If Mama Ain’t Transitioning, Ain’t Nobody Transitioning

and

“If Mama Ain’t Empowered, Ain’t Nobody Empowered!”

With these beliefs and commitments in mind, she created a telesummit for Moms of Young Adults with Special Needs. While all Moms have stressful jobs, the mom of a young adult with special needs has the most stressful job of all! While most moms can see a light at the end of the tunnel as their child goes off to college or to a job, the mom of the young adult with special needs, may not see an end in sight.

She knows what that journey is like, she has seen first-hand, how lonely and tired she became while seeking appropriate educational and medical attention for her youngest son. She became thirsty for hope and support and nearly collapsed in frustration. Thanks to the support of her family, friends, and divine intervention, she found an Oasis in which to rest and regroup.

As she grew stronger, she heard the voice within her grow louder. As the months turned into years, she heard the command clearly: “Doreen, you must help those Moms to survive, if you want to give voice to unspoken dreams.”

When she retired from her government position in March, she simply did not have the energy to plunge into this endeavor. Instead, she nurtured her garden and soul, knowing that she would be ready when the time was right. In July, she felt better…and became more determined than ever to make a difference.

In early August, she learned that a Mom of a Young Adult with Special Needs grew so weary and distraught that she took her own life and the life of her 13 year son, choosing death rather than a continual battle with authorities on what was an appropriate educational setting for her son.

This sad story compels her to work on this project every day. Every day, she thinks of her and the unspoken dreams of her son, and she knows why she is driven to do the work she is doing. She does not want these special moms to give up. Doreen wants to give them hope, support and the resources to refuel and refresh their spirits for the long journey.

Join Doreen and a variety of other speakers, including Lori Radun for the Telesummit which she developed for Moms of Young Adults with Special Needs and please spread the word. No one should wander through the desert alone. Together, we can provide the hope and support Mom needs.

It’s free, it’s worthwhile, and You Are Worthy!

Finally, an IEP for Mom! begins October 10th and ends on October 28th!

It is Designed to be:  An Individualized Empowerment Plan for Moms of Young Adults with Special Needs

Learn more about this free telesummit at IEP for MOM