Tag Archives: advocacy

T21 Traveling Afghan

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

I’m a little bit late in posting this, but in case you haven’t heard, the amazing CJ of Little Miss E has created a fun way to connect families, spread joy, and increase DS awareness.  It’s called the T21 Traveling Afghan, and … Continue reading →

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A choice

Posted on February 4, 2009 by

The post about doctors has gotten me thinking (again) about the words we choose, and how they have the power to shape our feelings about a person, an event, or even a diagnosis. There’s an excellent post up at Bridget’s … Continue reading →

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Did you receive a prenatal DS diagnosis?

Posted on January 15, 2009 by

This is a message from Kori Shaw, creator of the Flourish Network for parents: Right now, I am completing my research for the Down Syndrome Affliates in Action (DSAIA) talk. I’ve been doing a benchmark study on what information and … Continue reading →

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Week 5 of Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Posted on October 27, 2008 by

As a way of celebrating life with our kids with Down syndrome, each week I’ve been sharing my well-loved books and resources. I’ve saved the best for last: I’d love to give one special mom a beautiful Down Syndrome Awareness … Continue reading →

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Happy October!

Posted on October 1, 2008 by

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which is a wonderful time to show off our children and to celebrate life with Down syndrome (well, okay, I pretty much do that EVERY month, but in October it’s official…). For my part, … Continue reading →

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Mamas making a difference

Posted on September 30, 2008 by

Yay Renee and Lacey! Thanks to Patricia Bauer for the link.

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