LINDA B.

Author, Speaker, Disability Advocate at Linda Bonner Studios

Disabilities/Disability Awareness

Education: North Carolina Wesleyan University
McKinney, TX, USA

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Biography

Linda is author of Blessed with Extraordinary: Support and resources for families of children with Down Syndrome, a speaker, and disability advocate. She is passionate about helping families on their journey of raising their extraordinary children. In her book she offers a roadmap, toolkit, and resources to help families build the best possible life for their child and their family.

Linda is also an artist, card designer and owner of Linda Bonner Studios, a creative company. She designs and creates handcrafted greeting and note cards, original miniature art and an exclusive line of Little Love Notes for children and adults. Her passion is helping people connect so they can build stronger relationships.

Passion

My passion is to empower families with a roadmap, toolkit and resources they need to build a fulfilling life for their extraordinary child. It is also part of my mission to educate communities so they better understand the value, worth and contributions of people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities in their own communities to provide an inclusive environment. And last but not least I want to share the beauty, abilities, and contributions of individuals with Down Syndrome around the world.

I am willing to travel

Up to 100 miles

When it comes to payments

Everything is negotiable

Topics

disability disability support disability advocacy intellectual and developmental disabilities down syndrome learning disabilities independence skills caregiver support publishing articles podcasts encourager pacemaker celebrations letter of intent independent living disability specific disability resources self care caregiver empowerment conference speaker bestselling author storytelling female founder congenital heart defect

Best Story

I have so many stories! One of my favorites is about the day my son moved to independent living. We were saying our goodbyes when he stepped back and said to me "look mom! I have new wings." In addition to being very emotional it was his way of telling me he was ready for this new adventure and not to worry. It is a very precious moment I'll never forget.

Origin Story

I have been a creative my entire life. Art and crafting is something I always did with my mom. As my son was growing up people kept telling me I needed to write a book. I dismissed the idea initially and built my creative company, Linda Bonner Studios. Until I felt a God-nudge telling me it was time to write the book. I wrote the 1st draft in 8 months and continued to make updates to the content and the resource section. I know that I was meant to write this book so I could help other families on this journey of raising a child with a disability. This is my way of giving back to all those that helped and inspired me on my parenting journey.