A visit to National Park sites, a presentation to medical professionals in Kansas City, a violent protest in Charlottesville, and a news report out of Iceland all came together in less than a week as a reminder of the persistent challenge of our bigotry against our fellow human beings. Continue Reading
December 8, 2015
A&E’s Born This Way: Down syndrome meets The Real World
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 10 pm on A&E, individuals with Down syndrome break down another barrier: they star in a reality-TV show called Born This Way. Continue Reading
July 9, 2015
Prenatal Testing Stakeholder Symposium to be held in Washington DC
Thursday, July 16, 2015, an oft-stated, but rarely occurring, meeting will be held. If you can get there, I hope to see you in attendance. Continue Reading
April 15, 2015
Our story: the innocence of acceptance
Last week on Spring Break, James taught me a lesson on acceptance of others, without even meaning to. Continue Reading
February 11, 2015
Leo, abandonment, & life with Down syndrome in some places
The story of baby Leo, his parents' divorce, and his father's fundraising has blown up on the internet. Here's something that may be getting lost in the shuffle. Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
UCEDD What?
This week, I attended the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) annual conference where a surprising moment happened. Continue Reading
May 19, 2014
Our story: nothing has changed about Down syndrome, except how the world treats those with it
This past Saturday, our family got to experience something that would have been unimaginable when I was born. It shows nothing has changed about Down syndrome, except the way the world treats those with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
April 17, 2014
News: Changing perspectives on seeing those with Down syndrome
Today's news items have a theme of changing your perspective on how (and where) to see individuals with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
March 5, 2014
Take the pledge today to spread the word to end the word
Today's the day to take the pledge to spread the word to end the word. Continue Reading
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