Over Labor Day weekend, the kids and I visited the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's some thoughts that came to me while we were on our most demanding hike, yet. Continue Reading
August 21, 2018
DSAIA Medical Outreach Webinar: August 22, 2018, 1 pm, EST
Wednesday, August 22, 2018, Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action will host a webinar on building relationships with medical professionals beginning at 1 pm, EST. I hope you will join us for this training and discussion that is vital if new and expectant parents' experiences are to improve when being told a test result for Down syndrome. Continue Reading
May 30, 2018
Our Story: Choosing to take the journey
Today, I leave with my two kids, towing a travel trailer, to drive to Yellowstone National Park. The trip will be fraught with challenges and risks. Yet, we are choosing to take the journey. Continue Reading
May 13, 2018
DSPTP Episode 3: Happy Mother’s Day
In episode 3, in honor of Mother's Day, I talk about the miracle of life, how more moms than ever are choosing to have a child with Down syndrome, and the important role moms play in supporting so many other families. Continue Reading
September 12, 2017
Our Story: Support when you need it
Over Labor Day weekend, we experienced an emergency situation. Fortunately, support was there when we needed it. Continue Reading
June 12, 2017
Adoption: Absolutely Beautiful
Here is a nine-minute video that introduces the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network and its director, Stephanie Thompson. Continue Reading
February 20, 2017
Presidents’ Day: who did the most for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilites?
It's Presidents' Day: which President did the most for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Continue Reading
February 2, 2017
Our Story: A tale of two disability support programs
Dickens wrote "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times". In the past 48 hours, I've experienced when a system designed to support individuals with disabilities functions optimally and when it functions absurdly. Continue Reading
June 16, 2016
Our Story: camping, hiking, & canoeing the Red River Gorge
This post will have many photographs of a camping trip my kids and I took. They are images that many parents can't imagine when they're told their child has Down syndrome. Continue Reading
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