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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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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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A Unique Father-Daughter Bond
How We Played, Teased, Aggravated, and Leaned on Each Other Gwendolyn is nearly 27. She is the oldest of three kids of Steve and...
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Overcoming Down Syndrome Plateaus
What to do when your adult with Down syndrome feels sluggish We all plateau at times. We get kinda sluggish, stuck in a rut, losing some...
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This Just Can't Wait - Resources Due You
Too many people are unaware of all the financial resources available Every time I talk to parents (or guardians) at my daughter's school...
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What Does Independence Mean To You?
Planning Futures with our Adults with Down syndrome Earlier this year, I shared how our kids' dreams should be ours. This website is...
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What Goes on in Their Head?
Adults with Down syndrome often drop subtle clues to their thoughts & dreams #Downsyndrome #Habits #UPLiftingGuidebookProject...
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Their Dream Should be Our Dream
In Search of Independence for Adults with Down syndrome We all want our independence. It's a natural human drive. A recent study showed...
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Beyond Down Syndrome...IN SEARCH of INDEPENDENCE
Our website and upcoming BLOG will serve many purposes: Chronicle the development of The UPLifting Guidebook Project. Gather research...
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