Tim Villegas tells parents of children with disabilities what questions they should ask their school about equal access.

As a special needs parent, it seems that people have a desire to comment to me, about my children, my parenting, my spiritual beliefs, my life choices and my future plans. Friends, acquaintances, family members and complete strangers are remarkably comfortable questioning and commenting on various aspects of our lives.

I have two beautiful, talented, loving children. They have their own strengths and their own needs. They are different in so many ways but also share many similarities. My daughter is a typically developing, spit-fire of a preschooler.

Nine years ago, my life was re-routed from my anticipated trip to Italy. Since then I have been living in Holland, which although beautiful was the shock of this moms lifetime. There are many things I absolutely love about Holland and I wouldn’t trade my life in Holland for a trip to Italy. While I embrace the challenges we face, I am by no means perfect! So, in honor of mother’s day, I will share seven confessions of an imperfect special needs Mama.