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I've been thinking a lot about the future. There is so much unknown, so much that could be, might be, will be. It seems silly to think about where Emma will live when she is older, what she will do for work, how her life might be.... but the truth is, this is all the stuff I worry about. There is a stigma that a person with a disability will be a burden - to their family and to society. The NDIS was brought in to bring a bit of equality to people with disabilities, so that they don't get left behind or disadvantaged because of something they have no control over. There have been many studies into early childhood education - and the result of that is that the first 5 years are CRUCIAL for EVERY child, regardless of their intellect, ability, or social standing. Emma will be receiving supports for the rest of her life, if needed, so that she isn't disadvantaged. It is my hope that by putting in the hard yards now, it will set her up for an independent life. By spending the...