A new study released in the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research looks at levels of physical activity in parents of children with and without Down syndrome.
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Has your son who’s 5’ 4” (or shorter) told you that he’s going to be an NBA player? Has your beautiful daughter who has weak ankles and knees spoken to you about her dream of becoming a prima ballerina? Does your son…
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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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Today’s advocates are grateful for those who came before us.
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Advocacy aimed directly at obstetricians is common in the Down syndrome community. As the point of first contact between families and Down syndrome, how they see the condition is critical.
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One of life’s milestones, something we all see as a normal life goal, is sometimes just out of reach for some of our adult children with Down syndrome. Marriage represents opportunities for advocacy in two different areas: the personal and the public.
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Perhaps our first taste of advocacy happens when we choose to tell our friends and family that our child has Down syndrome.
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One of the most important things we, as parents, can do for our children is allow them the space to make their own mistakes.
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I is for inclusion. Today we thank Sandra McElwee, author and now famous, mother of Sean from Born This Way on A&E.
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Today 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.
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