By: Beth Sullivan and Stephanie Holland While we’re talking about collaboration in the Down syndrome community, we have to highlight how social media has made it much easier for individuals to reach out to others in similar situations. The International Down Syndrome…
read moreBy: Edward Rhodes & Stephanie Holland Today we look at grassroots advocacy and what can happen when – as Margaret Mead said and fictional President Bartlett borrowed- a small group of people become committed to change. Never doubt that a small group of…
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 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 moreBy Stephanie Holland Today’s adult blog spotlight is on Sherry Palmer who writes about her son Charley at Life With Charley. Charley is one of those guys whose smile can melt anyone’s heart. His mother’s writing style is so honest and funny,…
read moreHere on The Road we love to share stores about adults who find their creativity! Allie has done just that! She’s also the first (alphabetically) on our list of adults who have their own businesses! Today’s post was written by Allie and…
read moreFrom the back of the car Emily shouts to the sunset – Look! The sky is orange juice flavour! Today’s adult blog spotlight is on Orange Juice Flavour Sky. This blog is written by Emily’s dad, Paul, and if you weren’t clued…
read moreTuesdays in October on The Road, we’ve invited other parents to share their stories. First to respond to our invitation was Dad, Juan Castillo, who has two sons with Down syndrome. By Juan Castillo My name is Juan…
read moreSaturdays in October will be devoted to shining a spotlight on other blogs about adults who have Down syndrome! Downright Valuable Our first featured blogger is Val from Downright Valuable. She lives in Canada and writes her own…
read moreWhat are your habits? You may immediately think of some negative habits. Things no one is proud of or are downright rude. Like, biting fingernails, cutting people off mid-sentence, or checking our phones ad nauseam? The thing is, I bet that…
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