Vivian is 20 years old and counting the days (literally) until December 21 when she turns 21. She is in a program called TRACE through the public schools and is currently working 2 jobs. She volunteers at a…
read moreRion is 20 years old and attends Clemson University at part of the Clemson LIFE program. Like other college freshmen, he lives in a campus dorm and enjoys socializing with other college students as well as attending the…
read moreHave you heard of “Sam’s Secret Journal” ? The three book series was featured in a recent article on “The Mighty.” The books are based on a real young woman who we’ve met here on The Road before. She’s also been featured…
read moreMarianne is sister and long time co-guardian to her oldest brother, Joey who has Down Syndrome. She recently authored a children book called Will YOU Be My Friend? A book about teaching children we are more alike than different with her brother…
read moreHey world! It’s time you met Beth. Beth is 30 years old, just. She just had a birthday and what a party weekend it was! Beth’s mom Cindy gives the “short version” here: “Beth is the oldest of our three girls. She…
read moreNow more than ever, news travels fast. Why, here at The Road, we’re publishing stories daily on Facebook and Twitter, and writing editorial comments on the news on our blog on a regular basis. We realize that…
read moreTroy is 20 years old. He loves music, Naruto, & Special Olympics. He participates in bowling, basketball, baseball, & track. He will graduate with the class of 2016. Batman is his best friend. He is his mom’s…
read moreJoey Solinsky, the oldest of six children, has Down syndrome. He works in a local barbershop sweeping hair and enjoys a massage every other week. Joey lives in a group home. His interests include watching old TV shows,…
read moreThe challenges of finding, keeping, liking or not-liking, and possibly finding employment again, is something every adult faces. It comes as no surprise that adults with Down syndrome have extra challenges finding and pursuing options within the job market. Families of those…
read moreAlso known as Mom at Just Joshin’ Ya on Facebook So how about some fun questions: Who is your favorite Muppet? The two old guys…..they get to say things that most of us are thinking. They don’t care…
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