54: Bloom Differently- Mickaylyn Conrad is Creating The Shop Where Everyone Belongs

Send us Fan MailMickaylyn Conrad shares her vision for Mick's Pot Spot, an accessible and inclusive plant shop designed to be a welcoming space for people with disabilities and their caregivers. Through her personal experience as a special needs mom and her work with the nonprofit A Different World, Mickaylyn recognized the need for spaces where families with disabilities can simply exist without judgment.• Inspired by her own journey as a mom to a child with level three autism and cerebral palsy• Creating a plant shop that removes barriers for disabled people and their caregivers• Working with an autistic architectural designer to ensure the space is truly accessible• Will offer assistive technology and adaptive equipment rarely found in brick-and-mortar retail• Plans to support disabled artists and creators by providing affordable vendor opportunities• Designing a safe, comfortable place where caregivers can work while children can be themselves• Community has rallied around the concept with volunteers offering expertise and support• Fundraising through GoFundMe, t-shirt sales, and community involvementIf you'd like to support Mick's Pot Shop, visit the Facebook page, share the project with friends, or donate through the GoFundMe Check out the Small Business Bestie WebsiteFollow along on the Facebook or InstagramJoin the growing community on Facebook