{"id":147,"date":"2023-10-17T06:33:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T06:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woocommerce-631316-3876655.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=147"},"modified":"2024-07-18T12:39:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T17:39:44","slug":"about-the-founder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/specialtiesllc.com\/about-the-founder","title":{"rendered":"About The Founder"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Carla Bailey<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Carla<\/strong>\u2019s legacy will continue to go forward with her music, books and adaptable clothing line.\u00a0Sadly, Carla passed away from stage 4 breast cancer on April 24, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"Special Ties LLC<\/b> is dedicated to honoring the legacy of our beloved founder, Carla<\/b>, by steadfastly continuing her mission of creating positive, lasting impacts in the lives of others. Through heartfelt storytelling, we aim to share Carla’s<\/b> inspiring journey, her invaluable contributions, and the profound difference she made in the world. With unwavering dedication, we pledge to promote her books and amplify her message of compassion, unity, and support for those in need. Together, we aspire to forge even stronger bonds within our communities, leaving an enduring mark of love and generosity in Carla’s<\/b> name.”<\/p>

Carla Bailey,<\/b>\u00a0Founder of Special Ties, LLC<\/span>, an organization to provide services for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Carla<\/b> established Special Ties when she discovered there were very limited services available to assist her with her daughter Amber, who has cerebral palsy.\u00a0 The aim of Special Ties was to spread the message of acceptance and inclusion of people with physical disabilities into the mainstream of society. Carla<\/b> devoted her life to the rights of special needs children, by having her daughter, Amber\u00a0<\/span>mainstreamed into\u00a0<\/b><\/span>social events and activities,\u00a0<\/span>which are<\/span>\u00a0not always seen with children in wheel chair<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>

Carla<\/b>\u00a0was looking forward to launching innovative, yet adaptable clothing designs for children in wheel chairs.\u00a0 The name she decided for this line of clothing was \u201cAmberWare\u201d.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>

Carla<\/b> also highlighted the importance of caring for children with disabilities as a songstress utilizing her vocal talents. The song Special Ties is an example of the passion and the gifted vocal talents of Carla\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Bailey<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>along with her twin-sister, Carolyn Williams Francis<\/b>.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>

Additionally, several books were written by Carla<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>God\u2019s Greatest Gift<\/b><\/u><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>This Road I Traveled<\/b><\/u><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>A Horse Named Peanut<\/b><\/u><\/span>\u00a0, and The Empty Bag<\/b><\/u>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\nCarla's Books<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Carla's heartfelt books, you'll find a beacon of hope and understanding for those navigating the journey of raising a special needs child. Through her candid storytelling, Carla shares the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Her words resonate with a depth of empathy that embraces the challenges, offering solace and guidance to parents facing similar paths. With each turn of the page, you'll discover a wellspring of inspiration, reminding you that you're not alone. Carla's legacy lives on through these pages, extending a loving hand to all those who seek solace, strength, and ultimately, the enduring peace that comes from knowing you're part of a community that understands and supports you.\"<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Limited copies of The Empty Bag and Daddy<\/em> and a horse named Peanut\u00a0<\/em>may be available for purchase. Contact Us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Her grandfather was painted resembling Jesus<\/p>

Artist: Joe Howard<\/p>

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