Supporting Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation for Those You Love
PART OF OUR RESOURCE 2024 SERIES: Expanding your options and your community Featuring guest blogger, educator, author, and advocate,...
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Everything You Need to Know About SSI
PART OF OUR RESOURCE 2024 SERIES: Expanding your options and your community Featuring guest blogger and special needs financial planner...
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Age Eighteen: Decisions, Decisions...
PART OF OUR RESOURCE 2024 SERIES: Expanding your options and your community Featuring guest blogger and special needs planning attorney...
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Three Pillars of Independence
Guiding Principles for Parents of People with Down Syndrome A while back, Beyond Down Syndrome surveyed parents about their hopes and...
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The Other 'D' Word: Divorce and How to Get Through It
The other D-word. Divorce. It’s a word we hate to think about, or even say. It’s not something we think will ever happen to us. Sure...
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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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Down Syndrome and Dementia: How We All Can Help
Numerous developments over the last few decades have helped extend the average lifespan for people with Down syndrome from 25 to 65+...
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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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Four Essential Tips for New Parents
It's Never Too Early to Prepare for Independence For new parents, independence for their child with Down syndrome may seem like only a...
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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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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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The Rough Edges of Independence
10 Pitfalls to Prepare for in Advance We may plan for years for independence for our adults with Down syndrome by providing...
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