The following is a list of excerpts from Health and Health Care Disparities Among People with Disabilities Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Follow them on Facebook and Twitter “While disability affects people of all races, ethnicities, genders, languages, sexual orientations, and…
read moreAs the holidays draw near, and the end of the year is upon us, I wanted to take a moment to express just how thankful I am to all of you who have joined us on The Road so far. We have…
read moreSometimes in life, how much you can accomplish is affected by “who you know.” Celebrities like Jamie Foxx have the ability to reach a huge audience. We’ve all seen how dedicated he is to his family and to causes that touch…
read moreOctober is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and most parents in the community are contributing in their own way. Some share photos on Facebook and other social media. Some tell stories of their child’s accomplishments or point out those of others. A…
read moreChambersburg, Pennsylvania is less than an hour’s drive from Frederick, Maryland – the place where Ethan Saylor was killed in January, 2013. In Chambersburg, on September 9, 2010, another from our community was taken from his family….
read moreWe’re proud to announce a new initiative here on The Road: “The Road” Scholars! In conjunction with 321 eLearning, we’re creating a collection of courses designed specifically for parents and caregivers of adults who have Down syndrome.
read moreOctober is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and we’re celebrating with our “Different is Cool!” photo campaign! The photos are geared toward showing the general public that our loved ones are unique individuals with talents and personalities all their own. At the…
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland Happy National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Here at The Road, we’re celebrating our differences. As part of the celebration, we’ll be posting photos every day, sometimes twice a day at 3:21 pm EST and CST. Be sure to…
read moreToday we celebrate the 50th birthday of a pioneer in Down syndrome advocacy. Chris Burke became famous with his role as “Corky” in Life Goes On – but he didn’t stop there. His music and his message have been a source of…
read moreThe Ds Road Show will celebrate creativity within the Down syndrome community and start Down syndrome Awareness Month off with some flair! Submit your entry today! http://dsroadshow.theroadweveshared.com/
read more