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Photographer Angela Forker believes that every baby is precious, and this belief shines through in the beautiful images she creates. Using fabric, wire and other materials, Forker constructs breathtaking backdrops for photos of babies with serious medical conditions. “It is my desire to spread hope and raise awareness for babies with special needs as I take stunning and/or fun photos of babies with various medical needs,” she writes on her site. “I want to show the world that every baby is precious.” The images that result remind us that anything is possible, and that’s precisely the point. They showcase babies doing “impossible” things, such as being astronauts in outer space, taking on the world as superheroes and more. You can see examples of her work on the Precious Baby: New...

Navigating the holiday season can be difficult as a parent, especially a parent whose child falls on the autism spectrum. But, thankfully, there are tips and tricks to make the holiday season a whole lot more enjoyable — and that includes events such as the one being held at this Midwestern zoo. The Saint Louis Zoo is hosting a sensory-friendly night of viewing holiday-themed lights for families of children with special needs. According to the zoo’s website, this event is being offered so that no one feels left out of the festivities this time of year: “We want people of all abilities to enjoy our zoo experiences, so we are offering a special night for individuals on the autism spectrum and others who may benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. This special night will mirror t...

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