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Trisomy 21 – a.k.a. Down syndrome. Let’s talk DS.
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Safety first. In addition to the medical questions, we’re watching the news regarding “economic impact payments.”
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We’ve talked about sub-minimum wages and the debate surrounding so called “sheltered workshops” several times. We settled on a position that acknowledges the needs of adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers: The good news is that there is a new online…
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The news story A terrible story hit the news recently. It involved a young man who had Down syndrome who died after receiving dental care. The family of the man has been waiting for justice for four years. We see too many…
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One final thought on advocacy – try not to let it take over your life.
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Today’s advocates are grateful for those who came before us.
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We all have expectations when it comes to our children – with or without a Ds diagnosis. How we handle them is what makes a difference.
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Words matter. Our stories matter. Bloggers who tell their truths help our cause in many different ways.
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“Individuals with I/DD are significantly more likely to be victimized (at least two times more likely for violent crimes and four to ten times for abuse and other crimes)…,”
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If we say we advocate for all people with Down syndrome is that really true? How do we choose which topics to advocate for?
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