October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. In previous posts, I've discussed what is Down syndrome and why the condition is called "Down syndrome." But why is it a "syndrome?" Continue Reading
October 8, 2013
What’s the point of Down syndrome awareness?
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. But, what's the point of raising awareness about Down syndrome? Continue Reading
October 6, 2013
Hollywood comes to a Down syndrome Walk
October is National Down Syndrome Month and each year group's around the country hold their charitable walks to raise awareness. Here's how Hollywood came to Down Syndrome of Louisville's Walk. Continue Reading
October 4, 2013
An Awe-Inspiring Showing of Support: another truth about Down syndrome walks
Tomorrow is my local organization's annual charitable walk to kick off October being National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. I can't wait. Continue Reading
October 3, 2013
The Transformative Experience of Down Syndrome
Today my local paper ran my op-ed (available here) on how knowing someone with Down syndrome can be a transformative experience. Here are the links for the examples I use in the column. Continue Reading
October 2, 2013
Why is it called “Down syndrome”? (Or, why I wish there had been a Dr. Awesome)
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Yesterday concerned what Down syndrome is. Today is the first of two posts on why it is called "Down syndrome." Continue Reading
October 1, 2013
What is “Down syndrome”?
October is national Down syndrome awareness month. So, what is "Down syndrome"? Continue Reading
September 27, 2013
A Down Syndrome Mid-Life Crisis
I turn 40 this weekend. As I look back and look forward, I see a mid-life crisis for Down syndrome. Continue Reading
September 26, 2013
Blog Hop: The Truth About Down Syndrome Awareness Walks
Fellow-blogger Meriah at her blog "With A little Moxie" is holding another "Blog Hop" asking for one truth, one tip, and one photo. I will hopefully not too shamelessly promote my daughter's Walk team with this entry. Continue Reading
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