By: Stephanie Holland This is one time that I am happy to be proven wrong! There was a great deal of “spirited debate” about Governor O’Malley’s response to Emma’s petition on Change.org. Some of us were disappointed that he only committed to…
read moreBy Mardra Sikora Many of our community, when we hear the name Ethan Saylor, get a battle weary sensation tingling under the skin, and an ache that surrounds our heart. So much for “justice” and all that that implies…I know. I get…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland The new year brings new opportunities and a chance to look back on how far we’ve come. The beginning of 2015 marks our first anniversary here on The Road. To measure our accomplishments we can look back at numbers:…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland So, you’ve gone through the process of getting guardianship of your adult child. What happens if your family moves out of state ? The answer to that question may depend on the states involved. The Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland A criminal case in Iowa may have implications for the romantic relationships of adults who have Down syndrome. It’s a difficult topic, but one that deserves some discussion. 78-year-old Henry Rayhons is facing third-degree sexual abuse charges for having relations with his wife…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland New Light It’s been nearly two years since one of our own perished on the floor of his local movie theater. As the world joins the discussion about police interactions with the public, new attention has been given to…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland This year, we’ve been talking a lot about the joys and responsibilities of caregiving for adults who have Down syndrome. We all need a little help every now and then, and I’ve been extremely grateful for the way people…
read moreBy Stephanie Holland Creating an advocacy agenda that helps parents, caregivers, and adults who have Down syndrome. ADVOCACY: (noun) public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy. In the Down syndrome community, there has been a long hard battle…
read moreCelebrate with Us! Help us celebrate the holiday season by participating in our blog hop! Post your stories about Down syndrome and the holidays past, present and future. Past: Have a favorite holiday story? It can be a previously posted story that…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland People online 11/04/2011 Jamie Foxx has been making the rounds of talk shows to promote his new film Horrible Bosses 2. In an appearance on Queen Latifa’s show he talked about his sister, DeOndra Dixon, who has Down syndrome. The…
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