There is nothing worse than doing nothing and saying nothing when your voice is needed.
Soledad O'BrienKids who are middle class, socioeconomically, are surrounded by mentors. They have coaches, teachers, they have family friends, their parents have friends. They might have opportunities, they might have jobs that allow them to experience things that kids in poverty often don't have. Sometimes they come from dysfunctional families. And when you come from a family where money's a real challenge, then it might not be a priority to get you into a summer internship.
Soledad O'BrienWhen you have a child who has special needs, you really start thinking about children across the board with special needs.
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