How should moms tell their children that they have a disability? Well, there seems to be a disagreement about that. Continue Reading
February 18, 2014
Erecting and tearing down barriers to inclusion
Between attending the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine annual conference one week, celebrating my son's birthday the next, and now preparing to attend the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action conference, I have a backlog of news headlines I've been meaning to share. Here are some on how measures large and small can impact and include those with Down syndrome and other disabilities: Continue Reading
January 31, 2014
Structural violence against those with intellectual disabilities
Thank God it's Friday because, while there was a lot of good news this week, it had some pretty bad news as well. And, that's beyond Atlanta coming to a stop by a few inches of snow. In bioethics, there's this idea called "structural violence," where little and big things in a society can enact violence on those who are in the minority or under-privileged. These headlines show there's still structural violence against those with intellectual disabilities. Continue Reading
January 29, 2014
From the News Page: Son with Down syndrome “a gift from God” says Rep McMorris Rodgers
Today's news features only positive news: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers talked about her son and Down syndrome in response to President Obama's State of the Union address, a Chelsea football club, an Irish cartoon, a toddler wanting to get on the Ellen show, a movie screening, and an image that answers what to call someone with Down syndrome. Enjoy. Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
From the News Page: The State of the Union & the ABLE Act, an Adopted Son, & Inclusion @Target
From the News page: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who gives the Republican Response to tonight's State of the Union, calls for passing the ABLE Act; a mom of an adopted son with Down syndrome challenges perspectives; and, Target demonstrates inclusion in its advertising. Continue Reading
January 23, 2014
TBT: A child model with Down syndrome, a mom’s video of her pregnancy experience
For Throw Back Thursday: NBC ran a report last year on a child model; a mother shares in a video her pregnancy experience; and, a tennis camp for individuals with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
December 24, 2013
A portrayal of Heaven on Earth: The Adoration of the Christ Child
The previous post discussed how one of the earliest representations of Down syndrome in Western Art had been identified. But what is significant about the painting? 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
May 27, 2013
Perhaps the greatest example of inclusion
Today we celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. It's a day for us to remember those who gave the last full measure in service to their country. While this post concerns those actively serving, I thought it appropriate for today, nonetheless. Continue Reading
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