A special school for special kids

By Chris Brantner

Like most moms, Lori Ferazzi is invested in her kids’ education. She worries about them and would do pretty much anything within her power to ensure their success. Even if that means creating a new kind of school for them.

Lori’s son, Eric, was born with Down syndrome, a condition accompanied by endless parenting obstacles. Among them is education. From the time he started preschool, Lori’s goals for Eric didn’t typically align with those of his school. She quickly realized that, if Eric was to get the education she envisioned, she would have to act aggressively as his advocate.