One of the primary goals of the foundation is to create a series of Miracle Gardens across the country.

Miracle gardens are special universally accessible playgrounds, created to provide fun for everyone! The playgrounds will be designed for children of all abilities by eliminating barriers and encouraging interaction. Whether a child arrives at one of our parks in a wheelchair, a walker or on their own two feet won't matter; these 'boundless' playgrounds will provide a safe play environment for all children no matter their ability.

Our very first Miracle Garden will be named in honor of Juliana Wetmore and will be called "Juliana's Garden."  The Signing Time foundation team has already been working with the wonderful Clark County, Florida Commissioners and we are pleased to report that land for the park has been now been set aside and the park will be built in Clay County, Florida!!!

The Signing Time Foundation has begun raising funds and partnering with local communities to construct Julianna's garden - our first Miracle Garden. We need your help to make this miracle come true.

To donate to this worthy cause, please visit our donations page here or click on the donate now button at the top of this page.

To learn more about Treacher Collins Syndrome please visit the National Craniofacial Association website at:
 http://faces-cranio.org/welcome.htm.

Tom and Tammy Wetmore live in Orange Park, Florida with their sweet daughter Juliana who was born two years ago with a rare condition called Treacher Collins Syndrome.  Little Juliana is missing 30 - 40 percent of the bones in her face and does not have her upper jaw, eye sockets and cheekbones.  But despite her challenges, she is as energetic and active as other children her age. 

Juliana has had 15 surgeries so far, and will have to go through much more as doctors evaluate what the next step should be for her condition that has been described as the worst case they have ever seen.

Deaf since birth, Juliana has learned sign language by inviting Rachel, Alex and Leah into her living room every day by way of the Signing Time Videos.   For Juliana, the videos are not just a source of entertainment.  Sign Language has opened up a world of communication for a little girl that is not able to talk, laugh, cry or even moan.

When Rachel Coleman first heard about Juliana she was touched by her story and was moved to learn that Signing Time was in some way helping this little girl.  For Juliana's second birthday, the founders of Signing Time, Rachel Coleman and Emilie Brown along with their children Alex and Leah surprised Juliana and her parents by showing up for her birthday party.  It was a heartfelt experience that the Signing Time gang will always remember.

In addition to learning more about Juliana's condition, Rachel and Emilie discovered some of the social challenges that this energetic two-year old faces daily.  Tammy indicated that people often stare and make hurtful comments and wishes that they would ask questions or try to talk to Juliana.  Juliana is an intelligent girl and loves to be around other children.  The Wetmores often wonder how to get people to see beyond Juliana's defects and know their daughter for who she is. 

And although their journey is rough, Tammy and Tom are very thankful for their daughter that they so love.