Inclusion
What does “inclusion” mean and how can you encourage inclusion? Inclusion is the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or Read More …
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month so I wanted to share some information that you may already know, and some information that might be new to you. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy Read More …
World Down Syndrome Day
Today is World Down Syndrome Day and this year’s focus is: What does inclusion mean? As you think about your daily life, whether at work, school, or in the community: Are you included? Are there obstacles that limit or prevent Read More …
What is Down syndrome?
October is Down syndrome awareness month so I wanted to share some information that you may already know, and some information that might be new to you. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy Read More …
Be the Best Advocate!
Long, long ago, there was a young knight who had learned the ways of his trade. He worked hard and carefully studied everything he could. As he grew in age, he knew he was destined for bigger things. Finally, the Read More …
Rest for the Caregiver
Summer is in full swing – hotdogs on the grill, swimming in the pool, and time off from school. Sound good? To some, summer is not quite that relaxing. The consistency of the normal school schedule is replaced with decisions Read More …
Autism Acceptance Month
April 2nd is World Autism Day, but the entire month is designated as Autism acceptance month, formally known as Autism awareness month. That simple change in wording from “awareness” to “acceptance” makes a significant difference to the families impacted by Read More …
World Down Syndrome Day
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! This day was noted the first time in 2006 to signify Trisomy 21, the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. And many show their support by wearing crazy or mismatched socks. My Read More …
Walking into new territory …
2020 has been “new territory” for everyone. One moment, what was normal, steady, and comfortable turns into ever changing, loss of consistency, and episodes of fear. 2020 certainly hasn’t been the first time “normal” has changed for people, but the Read More …
Thankfulness in the middle of chaos or uncertainty
When your world seems upside-down, when things are different than you expect, can you be thankful? 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. When your older Read More …