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read moreToday we’re talking about one of our “Awareness Partners” at The Mall – the great new(ish) book by Jen Jacobs and Mardra Sikora – The Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome.
read moreThis year, we decided to celebrate Ethan Saylor’s legacy by hosting a film festival. It was a chance to remember Ethan’s love of movies and help promote filmmakers and actors in our community.
read moreNot only did the Ethan Saylor Alliance create better training for law enforcement, it is also creating jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Here’s a bit about how it works.
read moreTwo of the films in our DOWNs Town Theater come from filmmaker and father, Girard Sagmiller. The first, Dakota’s Pride, introduces us to several people with Down syndrome (Ds) and professionals who care for them. It tells the story of a father…
read more“Inspires2Aspire, wants to inspire others, including individuals with disabilities and their families by seeing that they can do great things.” – From Todd’s website
read moreBernadette Resha is a painter. Her art is vibrant, full of color and expression. Since 2008, Alexander’s Angels has hosted a semi-annual “DOWNRightArt Exhibit.” Bernadette’s beautiful paintings have been a part of this great event each of the seven…
read moreToday we start the annual A to Z Blogging Challenge! This year’s theme is our new feature – DOWNs Town Mall – and how important it is for us as a community to encourage and support all kinds of employment for people…
read moreFans of Scandal may have noticed a quick nod to the disability community in the latest episode. We’re used to seeing Olivia (Kerry Washington) advise the President and presidential candidates – it’s what she does. But this week, (Season 6, episode 2,…
read moreThere are two events coming up, at the end of March/beginning of April, that are aimed at advocacy in the disability and Ds community and meeting with Congressional leaders on The Hill. The first is the 2017 DISABILITY POLICY SEMINAR (DPS), a…
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