On Mondays this month we’ll be featuring a short film. This week, we’ll watch winner of Tropfest 2009, “Be My Brother” staring Gerard O’Dwyer.
read moreEvery Sunday during Down Syndrome Awareness Month we’ll be taking a look at how a particular movie(s) portrays a piece of our community’s history. To start us off, we’ll look at how two films, one narrative and one documentary, portrayed institutional life…
read moreThis week has been a very big one for fans of Born This Way on A&E. The show continues to break new ground and prove that Hollywood just might learn a thing or two from people with disabilities – and their families.
read moreDuring the first season of A&E’s groundbreaking Born This Way, we got to meet seven young adults with Down syndrome and their parents. In six short episodes, fans fell in love with these dynamic individuals. Critics did too. So much so that…
read moreWhat kinds of people do you admire? Is there a particular quality that you look for in a hero? What do you think qualifies as inspirational? For me there are many different kinds of heroes out there, mostly people who think of…
read moreWith Season 2 of Born This Way set to premiere Tuesday July 26 on A&E, I was excited to get the chance to ask one of the supporting cast members (the parents) a few of the questions that I’ve…
read moreI watched the first six episodes of Born This Way with excitement. In Season 1, there were so many great moments, teachable moments, moments that made me laugh, cry, and feel grateful to be part of this amazing community that we belong to. Here’s…
read moreA tragic story is being shared on social media today. It involves yet another parent who decided to take the life of their child with special needs. In this case, a beautiful 19-year-old young woman was murdered by her own mother. It…
read moreHere on The Road, we’re super proud of Sean and his mom Sandra! They’ve been involved in some of our community projects and we’re grateful for their participation. To show some love, and help you get to know them a little…
read moreAs a parent, I had one reaction to #BornThisWay. When I take that hat off (rarely happens) and put on my Road We’ve Shared hat, I have another reaction. The only concern I have, as a self-appointed voice of a bigger community,…
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