Why, after attending the first full day of the International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis in Miami, Florida in 2012, was I drinking from a fifth of Wild Turkey on the beach long after the sun had gone down? Read on to find out. Continue Reading
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June 19, 2020
Down syndrome has always been a part of us
Were Jaguar Child Sculpture With the discovery of the earliest identified case of Down syndrome ever, it furthers the view that Down syndrome has always been a part of us. Continue Reading
April 23, 2020
Coronavirus lockdown protester: a candid hypocrite
A sign held by a female protester in Tennessee demanding the state reopen for business went viral during the coronavirus pandemic. Most reacted with outrage or disbelief. But her candor should be recognized, and also her hypocrisy. Continue Reading
April 15, 2020
Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome have one job when it comes to COVID-19
Based on the much higher casualty rate for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) as reported from the state of New York, caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome have one job when it comes to COVID-19: do not let your loved one get infected. Continue Reading
February 4, 2019
Episode 4: Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action
In episode four*, I discuss the history, mission, and value of a great organization: Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action. More can be learned about DSAIA at this link. I hope you'll listen and, then, I hope you'll join us at the DSAIA annual conference. http://www.downsyndromeprenataltesting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ep-4-DSAIA.mp3 Leave a comment sharing about Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action: your favorite conference, speaker, idea, or best talent show participant *Despite Continue Reading
January 7, 2019
People with Down syndrome are lifelong learners (just like everyone else)
New research finds that people with Down syndrome continue to learn throughout their lives and can add functional skills in adult years. Just like the rest of us, they are lifelong learners. Continue Reading
September 12, 2018
Down syndrome, Norm MacDonald, & Contrition
Norm MacDonald is violating the first rule of holes and his own standard for deserving forgiveness. Continue Reading
July 26, 2018
Gone: Planned Disappearance of Down syndrome
On our trip out west to Yellowstone National Park, we took in so many splendid sights. Then, on the eighth day of travel, I woke up with a sense of dread about what we hadn't seen on our trip. Continue Reading
June 20, 2018
10-year old Mexican girl with Down syndrome taken from mom under Trump policy illustrates injustice
Social media and news reports have been flooding in due to the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy resulting in children being separated from family members attempting to enter the United States. The Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray has highlighted the case of a 10-year old girl with Down syndrome being separated from her mom, despite her father, a U.S. citizen, residing just 60 miles from where she was detained. This case illustrates injustice. Continue Reading
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