For Chaya, Her Parents Nurtured Her Independence and It's Paying Off
Chaya's energy and initiative shine through and she continues to blossom Our entire philosophy in raising Chaya has been: accommodate,...
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10 Pillars of Independence Made Simple
It's never too early nor too late to make a plan! Whether your loved one with Down syndrome is 1 or 51, contemplating independence can be...
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For Slayton, Chores Have Paved The Way to Skills and Confidence
Stacy Lynn shares the inspiring story of her son, Slayton Little By Little Slayton is a kind, strong, well-adjusted 16-year-old now, but...
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Independence Can be Scary!
Planning Futures with our Adults with Down Syndrome Independence for our children with Down syndrome can be quite scary, regardless of...
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Amanda's Story: Independent from Day One
Support is a springboard to a vibrant life! From the day Amanda was born, she was fighting for her life, her breath, and her...
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5 Common Health Risks to Prepare for Now
The prevalence of these conditions within our community will shock you and become an urgent call to action! In addition to the various...
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Dale is Empowered for Independence
Unique Approach Sparks Confidence and Independence In the 1990s I was an educator for adults with learning difficulties. I met loads of...
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What Goes on in Their Head?
Adults with Down syndrome often drop subtle clues to their thoughts & dreams "Gwen May Not Speak" I've always been curious about the...
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Noah's Family Bursts with Determination
Early Questions Spark Initiative and Possibilities Noah was born in June 2018, and we had no idea that he was going to have Down...
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Age 18: How to Avoid Falling Off the Cliff
Two common predicaments at 18-22 and how to solve them According to many parents, when our self-advocates reach the ages of 18-22 it...
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Introducing the Black Down Syndrome Association
Connecting black families to resources to improve lives in a most fulfilling way March 10, 2019 changed my life forever. The eager...
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Sibling Relationships & Responsibility
Maddie shares her personal story of love & duty in our first Family Feature "This is Maddie, my big-little sister!” Gwendolyn exclaims...
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Celebrate WDSD with your Essential Guide
Independence is for everyone: get the guidance to develop your roadmap and make it happen! Life is Full of Surprises Unplanned events are...
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Working with the Professionals
How to Learn, Challenge, Teach, and Partner with Teachers, Doctors, and More As parents, our relationship with teachers, doctors, and...
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The Facts & History of Down Syndrome: just the interesting stuff we should all know
Despite tremendous recent advances in the knowledge and inclusion of those with Down syndrome, there remain many misconceptions even...
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5 Strategies to Achieve Self-Sufficiency
As many of you know, I've been deeply engaged in The UPLifting Guidebook Project to help guide parents and caregivers in the pursuit of...
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The Who, What, When, Where, and How of Independence for our Loved Ones with DS
Independence. It sounds so freeing, so autonomous, and so empowering! Yet when we consider independence in terms of our loved ones with...
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Inclusion: Lifelong Choices Each Family Should Consider
To be honest, "inclusion" was always a sensitive word for us. Sure, as new parents of a beautiful daughter with Down syndrome, we had...
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Empowering the wUNDERDOG!
Underdog (n): a loser or predicted loser in a struggle or contest; a victim of injustice or persecution I read this definition and the...
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Independence Resources for Adults with Down Syndrome
It's never too early...or too late...to plan Through the Beyond Down Syndrome blogs over the last 18 months, we've covered a wide variety...
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