Inclusion in Action Inclusion is a word we hear often. It appears in mission statements. It shows up in marketing materials. It’s spoken at events. But inclusion is not a slogan. Inclusion is a decision. At TARS Awareness Texas, we believe inclusion must move beyond awareness and into action. It must be practical, intentional, and measurable. ⸻ What Inclusion Is Not Inclusion is not lowering standards. It is not creating separation under a different label. It is not symbolic participation for...

Why Awareness Must Be Ongoing March often feels like preparation. Preparation for awareness campaigns. Preparation for events. Preparation for conversations that need to happen. But this month has reminded me of something important: awareness is not seasonal. It’s not something we turn on in April and turn off in May. It’s not a social media trend or a single campaign. Awareness, at its core, is about visibility that leads to understanding — and understanding that leads to change. Over the...

Why TARS Exists: My Journey to This Moment Before TARS Awareness Texas had a name, it was a feeling—one I couldn’t ignore anymore. It was the feeling that comes when you realize the world is not built for your child. The feeling of sitting in hospital rooms, reading medical language that feels heavy and cold, and wondering why families like mine are expected to navigate everything alone. It was the quiet moments late at night, after advocating all day, when I realized that what we were facing...