An innovative way to support children with special needs | Billy Samuel Mwape

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After his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Billy Samuel Mwape realized that his project management skills might be put to use to support his child's special needs. In this inspiring, personal talk, he describes how project management — the process of leading a team's work to achieve goals on a tight timeline — can help you tackle life's biggest challenges.

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24 Comments on An innovative way to support children with special needs | Billy Samuel Mwape

  1. To the 1 person reading this: *”Your* *cool* *and *adorable* *stay* *safe”?* ,,,

  2. Thank you SOO much for that beautiful story of how LOVE conquers all!! It radiates such power on all levels of service. I’m in awe with tears of joy in my support for you and your powerfully strong family. Eternal blessings to you all!!

  3. Jeez this gentlemen and his wife are just something! You are completely motivational, inspirational – just overall amazing! Happy for you doing this – could be so beneficial for the rest of the world as well.

  4. Goes to show that when supported, a person can grow and thrive! And these parents would be told “It is going to be too hard to look after this baby. Give up now.” But this family took the small steps to walk the long distance!

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