Dawn Lucan's World

Lori Wood is a hero. She took in a man diagnosed with Autism needing a new heart. His name is Jonathan Pinkard. He was homeless after his grandmother died. Source: CBSNews.com  Nurse takes in man with autism so he can get a new heart

A teacher went out of the way to make Halloween easier for a nonverbal student named Jullian. She made a sign for him. Trick or Treat. Thanks for the sweets. Source: KTNV.com  Teacher makes Halloween sign for nonverbal student

Evan is a special boy. He was born with Microcephaly and has global delays. It has not stopped him from being himself. He goes on weekly Disneyland trips with his family. He likes wearing dresses to the park and is accepted for who he is by the staff. Source: CBSNews.com  4-year-old boy with autism who likes to wear dresses befriends Disneyland characters

A two year old has a creative costume highlighting his disability. His name is Brantley. He has Cerebral Palsy and uses a walker to move around. Hs costume is based on Carl from the movie Up/ Source:  2-year-old with cerebral palsy has clever Halloween costume that celebrates his disability

David Cowan wanted a special homecoming proposal to his girlfriend Saris Marie Garcia. He did it at a football game. She said yes. The proposal went viral. Source: CBSNews.com  Teen with Down syndrome goes viral for his homecoming "proposal" — but the love story doesn't end there

When Trinity Arrington found out that she won homecoming queen, she thought of her friend Emily Petty who has Down's Syndrome. She thought her friend deserved it more. The two walked hand and hand down the field. The two became friends a year ago when Arrington began eating lunch in the Special Education classroom. Source: CBSNews.com  Homecoming queen gives crown to friend with Down syndrome