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A to Z Blogging Challenge – Down Syndrome in the Media – The Interviewer
A to Z Blogging Challenge 2021 Down syndrome in the media

A to Z Blogging Challenge – Down Syndrome in the Media – The Interviewer

By Stephanie
On April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

This post is part of our A to Z Blogging Challenge 2021 with the theme Down syndrome in the media.

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#inclusion#jobs
More Choices: Let Your Voice Be Heard
Advocacy Research Sheltered Workshops

More Choices: Let Your Voice Be Heard

By Stephanie
On June 3, 2019

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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#choice#jobs
April A to Z Blogging Challenge: Jobs
A to Z Blogging Challenge 2019 Advocacy Jobs Sheltered Workshops

April A to Z Blogging Challenge: Jobs

By Stephanie
On April 11, 2019April 17, 2019

  Employment is a difficult subject in the Ds community. It is a reason for advocacy but it is also a source for heated, emotional debate within the community.

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#jobs#sheltered workshops
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A to Z Blogging Challenge 2017 Jobs

Poppin’ Joe’s Gourmet Kettle Korn

By Stephanie
On April 19, 2017April 18, 2017

  Poppin’ Joe has a lot to celebrate so we’re joining him!    

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#Autism Awareness Month#jobs
National Statistics on Disability and Employment
A to Z Blogging Challenge 2017 Jobs Research

National Statistics on Disability and Employment

By Stephanie
On April 18, 2017April 18, 2017

  Today we’ll look at the numbers on disability and employment from two different entities that focus on this issue.  

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#employment statistics#jobs
#Jobs Matter & Giveaway!
Jobs WDSD

#Jobs Matter & Giveaway!

By Stephanie
On March 14, 2016March 18, 2016

One of our favorite, and most popular resources is our List.ly list of businesses owned by adults who have Down syndrome.  People are willing and excited to support our young entrepreneurs!

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#disability#entrepreneurs#jobs#sheltered workshops
Sheltered Workshops

Marcus talks about jobs, old and next

By Mardra Sikora
On October 16, 2014April 28, 2017

*originally posted 5/15/14 by Grown Ups & Downs After graduation Marcus had a job with the family business. When that opportunity changed, we discovered the labyrinth that is vocational services. Having not yet conquered that beast – we are still looking for…

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#jobs
Parenting

WORK IS A REQUIRMENT

By Stephanie
On May 28, 2014February 15, 2016

         ~~~ WORK, in this house, is a REQUIREMENT ~~~The purpose of this post is not to debate sheltered workshops, but to give those who are interested, insight into the vocational process we have experienced with Josh.  His “resume” of sorts.   These are OUR…

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#jobs#Just Joshin' Ya
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Settling….

By Stephanie
On May 27, 2014February 15, 2016

As adults, we all end up settling in one way or another.  How many of us, with or without a disability, end up working at a job we absolutely love?  Most of us settle for something that will pay the bills.  Hopefully,…

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#jobs
Sheltered Workshops

May is Jobs Month on The Road We’ve Shared

By Stephanie
On May 2, 2014April 28, 2017

Add Your Voice to Our Survey A few weeks ago, there was a “landmark” decision about sheltered workshops that may end up signalling the end to all work opportunities that are deemed exclusive. “Rhode Island to become model for desegregating sheltered workshops”

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    • The Civil Case – A Summary
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    • A Brief Summary of the Story
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  • Count Us In!
    • Research: Why Does it Matter to You and Your Families?
  • Research Corner
    • Stress and Depression Linked to Onset of Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Disease in People with Down Syndrome
    • Alzheimer’s Disease – Dr. Brian Chicoine
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    • Debate Over Antidementia Drugs
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