Dear Shondaland Team, My name is Laurita Tellado, and I am the Founder and President of a small, family-run non-profit named The Laurita Spina Bifida […]
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We are grateful to Wanderful, a global lifestyle brand and platform that connects women in travel, for publishing Laurita’s article on accessible travel! She also
Laurita Writes about Accessible Travel for Wanderful Read More »
Emily is 10 years old and has spina bifida, and this is her family’s story about building something yourself when it isn’t already available so
Buffalo Family Scores Nothing But Net with Inclusive Wheelchair Basketball League Read More »
When a friend or loved one is recovering from surgery, illness or injury it can often be challenging to figure out the best way to approach them. Here are a few tips.
5 Ways You Can Be There for Someone During Recovery Read More »
Laurita took to Medium.com to address the airline “junk fee controversy” that has played out in the news in the past few months that has
Laurita to airlines: don’t subject travelers with disabilities to “junk fees” Read More »
Happy Giving Tuesday! The Laurita Spina Bifida Project is the sole funder of the Hope Inclusive Center in Mbarara, Uganda. Your donations go a long
How We Use Your Donations | #GivingTuesday Read More »
This has undoubtedly been a painful time for many in our local and global communities. We wish to express our solidarity with everyone who is
Orange County Convention Center and Partners Team Up to Support #ProjectUganda Read More »
In October 2019, we shared this story on Facebook of a nine-year-old girl living with spina bifida whose mother has had to fight alone to
An Update on Jackline, a Young Girl in Uganda Read More »
Many of us have seen it– the “inspiring” and “uplifting” feel-good story about a teacher in Kentucky who carried a 10-year-old girl who has spina
Why the ‘Heartwarming’ Story of a Little Girl Carried by Her Teacher is Problematic Read More »
The week of July 4th, I had the incredibly awesome and humbling opportunity to attend the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, thanks to my
A Chat with Dr. Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics Read More »
