MsG*s LoungeChat w/Pam Mines, Author/Special Needs Advocate/Speaker

 Pam’s career began in the field of early childhood development. By 2005, Pam and her husband, Perry, were working together full-time for the organization they founded, Luv’em Like MINES Youth Services, Inc., helping and mentoring at-risk youth between the ages of 5 and 21 years old. In 2005, Pam's son, JP was diagnosed with a developmental delay, and soon after diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their daughter, Sydnee also has NF as well as ADHD. Pam views her children’s diagnoses as a blessing and a calling. She has adopted a pro-active approach to raising differently-abled children and become an advocate for all children and families with special needs. She founded JP Jumpers Foundation, to positively impact families affected by Autism, Special Needs and unique circumstances. She has written a book, God Chose Me: An Interactive Book to Promote Family Building,  God Chose Me serves as a learning tool and guide for children with different abilities. In 2014, Pam led the legislation to establish “JP’s Law” (SB367) in Virginia. This law gained bi-partisan support, and established a special identification card for persons with special needs. This identification card helps law enforcement understand when they may be engaging with someone with special needs. The training programs she has led trains law enforcement how to safely, responsibly and successfully engage in these situations and understand some responses of those with special needs.  (To view a full list of accomplishments visit www.PamMines.com) Pam continues to write, speak, give and advocate. She feels blessed and grateful that God saw fit to trust her with such a tremendous responsibility; to not be the voice for the special needs community, but to be A voice for those with special needs. This remarkable woman hopes that she will be able to positively impact many, showing them that through their many challenges, they are CHOSEN.