You know, for years (YEARS) I kept a bassinette in my garage, just in case someone left a baby on my doorstep. No one ever did, likely because in this day and age, it doesn’t usually work that way. (Fortunately, I should…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland E is for Evolution, and the story of the Down syndrome community is all about evolving.From the science to society’s views, to the way we’re able to connect and support each other – everything has changed dramatically in just…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland When we talk about collaboration, we explore how people work together on a common goal.Families do this all of the time.In today’s A to Z Blog, we’ll look at how a father created a new model of “support” group…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland ***Update by Sujata Bardhan, Ph.D., Scientific Program Manager, DS-Connect Registry Coordinator One great example of how the community comes together for the greater good is the collaboration that has happened to create the Down syndrome registry. The funding comes from NIH’s Eunice…
read moreIt would be a gross disservice to not include the families who advocate online by sharing their truths as part of the All Together Now collaboration here on The Road. (Of course, you may think we are partial to the blogging cause,…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland It’s April, and that means it’s time for another A to Z Blogging Challenge!Join us this month while we look at all the wonderful resources that are out there for those of us in the Down syndrome Community and…
read moreBy Stephanie Holland It was a proud moment for Ethan’s family and all those who have worked in the #JusticeForEthan movement. Watching the Maryland Senate Finance Committee discuss the creation of a groundbreaking approach to training those in the public sector, including…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland Yes, I’m a Sesame Street fan from way back, and today as I was looking at photos on my news feed, this song popped in my head and wouldn’t go away. We’re so lucky to have social media to…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland March 21, 22 & 23 Online conference – no travel involved Living, Learning & Leading for a Global Impact on the Down Syndrome community. Sessions on Adult Issues We are so excited for the 321 eConference this year! Starting on World…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland World Down Syndrome Day 2015 This year, we’re changing the focus a bit on March 21st. For the 10th anniversary of this special day, we here at The Road are participating with seven other Down syndrome groups who created…
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