Introduction to Silent Voices

Mission and Support Areas

Rita's Personal Journey

Advocacy Tips for Parents

Connect with Silent Voices

What makes Rita Stevens with Silent Voyces a good neighbor?What happens when a parent's struggle to find resources for their special needs child transforms into a mission to help others? Meet Rita Stevens, founder of Silent Voyces, who turned her personal challenges into a powerful force for good in the special needs community. Rita shares how Silent Voyces emerged from her own journey parenting her son Bryson. After years of difficulty finding appropriate resources, she created a nonprofit organization that focuses on four critical areas: healthcare, nutrition, community events, and education. Working alongside local organizations, Silent Voyces hosts respite events and resource fairs while providing valuable information to parents who often feel overwhelmed navigating systems of care. "Be patient with yourself," Rita advises fellow parents of special needs children. "You will not know everything, nor are you supposed to know everything, but it will all come in time." Her second powerful tip speaks to the heart of advocacy: never be afraid to ask questions about your child's care. This wisdom comes from lived experience that has helped Rita grow in communication, advocacy, patience, and understanding. Beyond her nonprofit work, Rita reveals she's completing her first book, "Unexpected Patterns of Purpose," scheduled for release this spring. Her multifaceted approach to supporting the special needs community stems from a service-oriented philosophy: "Service is at the heart of what we do." This genuine desire to connect families with the right resources makes Silent Voyces a beacon for parents seeking support. Learn more about Silent Voyces through their website (silentvoyces.org), Facebook group, Instagram (@SilentVoyces), or YouTube channel (Inspired Voices). As Rita reminds us, the "Y" in Voices symbolizes that every parent has a voice in their child's care—an empowering message for families navigating the complex world of special needs support.To learn more about Silent Voyces go to:<a href="https://www.silentvoyces.org/">https://www.silentvoyces.org/</a>Silent Voyces 469-922-5308

What makes Rita Stevens with Silent Voyces a good neighbor? What happens when a parent's struggle to find resources for their special needs child transforms into a mission to help others? Meet Rita Stevens, founder of Silent Voyces, who turned her personal challenges into a powerful force for good in the special needs community.  Rita shares how Silent Voyces emerged from her own journey parenting her son Bryson. After years of difficulty finding appropriate resources, she created a nonprofit...

EP #257: Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Rita Stevens' Mission to Support Special Needs Families