Hello Friends, A few days ago President Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. If you’re interested in a PDF of the bill summary, just let me know and I’ll shoot you a copy. I wrote a brief post here on The Road…
read moreWe all made buttons with our kids’ pictures on them and wore them at the NDSC conference in 1990. The Emotions Involved My experience with “the nationals” started with my first NDSC conference in Memphis, TN, in 1990. When I was able…
read moreThis blog originally was posted by Grown Ups and Downs February 26, 2014. In my house a common argument is “Admit it, you’re an extravert.” “Nooo – you are the extravert!” “You are!” “No, You are!” And so on… This is because…
read moreWritten by: Stephanie Holland Why do we need another group? It’s certainly a valid question. There are several national groups that focus on advocacy, and resources for parents and caregivers of the more than 400,000 people who have…
read moreIn business there is a mantra among entrepreneurs: “Find a need and fill it.” Karen Bowersox didn’t realize there was such a need as special clothes for people with Down syndrome, or even know that she was an entrepreneur until she tried to find clothes for…
read moreMarcus and “Charlie Brown” from the Sioux City Community Theatre Production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Who needs New York city?! Marcus was introduced to Broadway, I mean the real Broadway, because I had a job that allowed me to…
read more*Today’s post is by our Guest, Pamela Arnoldson HI! My name is Pamela Arnoldson, I am a director for Buddy Cruise Inc. I was asked by a member of your community, Mardra, to compose a blog this month. I am honored and I have…
read moreAre you attending the NDSC Conference in just a few weeks? Have you browsed the schedule of sessions and list of presenters? I am THRILLED to report that the adult crowd is well represented this year! Here’s a list of…
read moreThis post is supplied by written by HOLLY CAULFIELD a Cruiser from Buddy Cruises A special vacation at sea Shortly after I retired from 30 years as a special education teacher in the public school system in 2007, I heard about the Buddy…
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