No parent wants his or her child to be sick, disabled, or harmed in any way. It is not an experience anyone expects to have; rather, it is a journey that is unplanned. The road families must travel is often rough in places. And yet, most families find the strength within themselves and among their [...]

The Christopher Smith Foundation is so very proud to recognize Lauren Abercrombie, an amazing disability leader and caregiver, as our May Caregiver of the Month. Lauren is an inspiring and courageous woman who defied the odds and built Project Inclusion and Inclusion Fusion, two needed and respected disability programs in Southern Nevada. She was nominated [...]

Patricia Fernandez Recognized as Caregiver of the Month Patricia Fernandez and her husband, Jim, are the parents of 53-year-old David, who, in addition to being developmentally disabled, contracted an illness nearly a decade ago that left him in a wheelchair. For her undying devotion to her son, Patricia was recently recognized for a lifetime of [...]