We are a non-profit committed to improving the mental and emotional health of special needs parents through the power of storytelling and wellness tools. A nonprofit digital media company focused on creating videos for and by special needs parents. www.specialshadesofcolor.org Special Shades of Color creates multimedia content for and about special needs parents of diverse backgrounds in the spirit of empowering special parents to navigate the complexities of their unique journey. Our online space provides a place for special needs parents to share, support, and find wellness tools with the goal of increasing mental and emotional wellness. We seek to remind special needs parents that "you are not alone."Our Goals1. To unequivocally express that you are not alone as a special needs parent.2. Demystify notions of what goes on in the household and lives of special needs parents.3. Provide an insider look into the lives of special needs parents, both challenges and blessings.4. To create an easily accessible space for support and dialogue.5. Include diversity in the special needs parent narrative.6. Promote mental and emotional wellness.7. Build a community among special needs parents.8. Increase understanding, compassion, and acceptance among family, friends, and the world.9. Teach families how to embrace their full narrative and not be ashamed, because the pieces you are trying to hide are the most meaningful, have the most impact, and help the most people.