A quick & easy recap of decisions you must face! Armed with 30 years as a parent of Gwendolyn, our wonderful daughter with Down syndrome,...

PART OF OUR RESOURCE 2024 SERIES: Expanding your options and your community Featuring guest blogger, parent, advocate, Jawanda Mast ....

INCLUDING: How to be Home Alone & How to Promote Safe Online Experiences Safety and security understandably stand as the primary concern...

INCLUDING: Setting Mindset and the Parent's Role   The world has changed and the possibilities are endless. Now, our children with Down...

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Getting a Job Can Be Both Alluring and Dangerous There are many reasons to secure a job. The process is often not simple or quick and can...

As advocates for our loved ones and the DS community, here's what you need to know 60 95 19 60 38 15 40 ...

PART OF OUR RESOURCE 2024 SERIES: Expanding your options and your community Featuring guest blogger, parent, and advocate Dr. Chelsea...

CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY ON WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY Four facts should prompt you to action: #1: As recently as the '80s the average...

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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Advocating for your loved one through every stage of life When our loved one with Down syndrome is, we are confronted with many different...

It's never too early, nor too late, to plan for independence Through the Beyond Down Syndrome blogs over the last 3 years, we've covered...

There are currently 310 post-secondary education (PSE) programs located across 49 states. As the number of programs continues to expand...

About 10 years ago, Gwendolyn came home from school and stated emphatically, "I want to be independent." She had watched her younger...

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...

My name is Calista Boyd and I have been teaching all ages from preschool to college remedial reading over the past 40 years. I enjoyed...

Moment of Truth Typically when our loved one is in their teens or early 20s, they will reach their "moment of truth." This sounds like a...