The online community by and for parents and caregivers of adults who have Down syndrome
The A & E reality series Born This Way exceeded all expectations and won an Emmy for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program – 2016, Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program – 2017, Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program – 2017, received a Television…
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Today we celebrate the beginning of season 3 of Born This Way on A&E ! (Watch the latest trailer!)
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Today we’re going to visit a self-advocate who leads by example. John Tucker from Born This Way on A&E proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Down syndrome is nothing to be afraid of. He does it by lovin’ life and…
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During 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…
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What 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…
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With 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…
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When Born This Way aired on the A&E Network, it prompted mixed emotions from the Down syndrome parent community. Strong emotions. I pondered long and hard about why those emotions came to the surface, and how we could help bridge the gap…
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I 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…
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This 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.
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This year we celebrated a new docu-series about young adults who have Down syndrome. Born This Way on A&E introduced us to talented rapper – John Tucker. For many reasons, I’m so glad we got to meet JT and his family….
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