Voices of Change 2018

10/23/2026

Thank you Defend Survivors for speaking up about such critical matters!

A person that doesn't believe, protect, and defend their own child when the child says they were horrifically harmed, is no longer a 'parent' - they are an abuser.

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10/14/2026

Children’s safety depend on someone choosing not to look away. If you see something, say something.

Protecting children is a responsibility we all carry.

Someone took the time to report what they saw. And it mattered.

No real name. No location. Just a few online usernames and information that raised concerns.

Our investigators took it from there, following the clues and sharing their findings with law enforcement.

It's a reminder that you don't have to know everything to say something.

Read the story: https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/enough-to-act/

Concerned about something you've seen online? Report a case: https://innocentlivesfoundation.scoutcms.com/report-a-case

09/22/2026

Look at the individual in this picture. They are inside of their home, surrounded by familiar things, yet there is one is standing beside them.

For individuals with disabilities who have been abused, neglected, exploited, or trafficked, being home does not always mean they feel safe. Fear can follow them through their own door. Trust can be hard to rebuild. And when people who could help look away, isolation grows.

Someone may have noticed a changein the individual. Someone may have heard them trying to tell them somethingwas wrong. Someone may have had the chance to stay, listen, and believe them. And maybe they chose not to.

A home should be a place where everyone comes when you call.

Believe them. Make time. Keep showing up. No one should feel alone in the place they are meant to feel the safest.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families whose lives were forever changed.

May we continue to honor their memory by standing together with compassion, carrying their stories forward, and keeping their legacy alive.

With heartfelt remembrance,

The staff and Board of Directors of Voices of Change 2018.

09/05/2026

Please read our founder Nicole Moehring latest article in her recurring Exceptional Needs Today Magazine section, Safety Goals with Nicole.

In “Empowering Individuals to Advocate for Themselves and Set Boundaries at School,” Nicole shares how families, caregivers, and educators can help individuals with disabilities find their voices, establish healthy boundaries, identify trusted adults, and speak up when something does not feel right.

Every individual, regardless of ability, deserves to feel heard, respected, protected, and empowered.

Please read and share this important article, and sign up for access at exceptionalneedstoday.com.

08/16/2026

We are proud to share the latest article from our Voices of Change 2018 Founder, Nicole Moehring, featured in the latest issue of Exceptional Needs Today.

Nicole continues to use her lived experience, advocacy, and work alongside individuals with disabilities and their families to bring attention to important conversations that deserve to be heard.

We invite you to read her latest article and explore this incredible publication.

Exceptional Needs Today is a digital, bi-monthly magazine dedicated to educating and empowering families, caregivers, educators, professionals, and individuals with exceptional needs. Each issue provides access to current research and information, expert guidance, therapies, resources, books, products, and perspectives from voices throughout the disability community.

The publication serves individuals across a wide range of disabilities and support needs, including autism, blindness and visual impairment, cerebral palsy, deafness and hearing impairment, developmental delays, Down syndrome, intellectual and learning disabilities, orthopedic impairments, speech and language impairments, traumatic brain injury, mental health needs, and more.

Please take a moment to read Nicole’s latest article in the latest issue of Exceptional Needs Today.

To subscribe and learn more, visit exceptionalneedstoday.com.

We are grateful for opportunities like this to continue educating, advocating, and creating conversations that can lead to greater understanding and meaningful change.

08/13/2026

Before you post, take one more look.

Back to school photos are a wonderful way to celebrate a new year, but they can also reveal more information than we realize. A school name, home address, teacher, grade, location, uniform, bus number, or even something visible in the background can provide identifying information about a child.

Perpetrators can look for these details online. And even when you believe your account is private or secure, once something is shared, you cannot fully control where it goes or who may see it.

Celebrate the moment. Protect your child’s privacy. Think before you share. Pause Before You Post. Not everyone needs to know your information. Cherish your memories, with your children to protect them!

Advocate • Educate • Empower
Voices of Change 2018
Evan Says Safety

05/02/2026

Please read our Voices of Change 2018 founder, Nicole Moehring, latest article.

Trauma can look different for every person. For individuals with disabilities, experiences such as bullying, loss, divorce, frightening medical procedures, accidents, violence, or sudden changes can deeply impact their sense of safety.

For individuals with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, trauma may feel even more overwhelming. Changes in routine, sensory sensitivities, difficulty processing emotions, and dependence on trusted adults can intensify fear and uncertainty. What may seem manageable to others can feel life-altering to them.

But healing and growth are possible. Growth does not erase pain or mean the experience was acceptable. It means that with the right support, patience, and understanding, individuals can rebuild trust, regain confidence, and develop strength for the future.