Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome at School and Work
The first couple of weeks of school is what teachers like to call the "honeymoon phase". When I taught, I remember students always being on their best behavior. But soon students will become more … [Continue reading]
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to hear oral arguments in a case involving a student with Down syndrome, and the school district that refused to provide him a free and appropriate … [Continue reading]
A parent is often a child's best advocate. We usually know our child's history and potential for learning better than anyone else. But too often, when it comes to a child's Individualized Education … [Continue reading]
Did you know that people with Down syndrome and other disabilities face significant barriers to life-saving organ transplants? I was shocked when I first heard that this was a "thing." How could … [Continue reading]
So, we just opened an ABLE Savings Account for our son, Troy. It took about 10 minutes, and cost us nothing other than what we plan to save for our son. What is an ABLE account you ask? Let me … [Continue reading]
