Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome at School and Work
Patrick was born 17 years ago with Down syndrome. At 3 he battled leukemia and won. But none of this scared Patrick's mom, Beth, as much as the prospect of Patrick being excluded … [Continue reading]
How do we get our loved ones with Down syndrome included in regular education classrooms with proper supports? For most, it's an elusive question. But it all really starts with IEP Goals. A good … [Continue reading]
A recent U.S. Supreme Court case that was meant to be a watershed moment for the Down syndrome community and all students with disabilities, has quickly turned into yet another way to try and … [Continue reading]
Deborah Duncan Rausch says it took countless sleepless nights researching and even selling her home to fight her son, Luka's, public school district and win. She doesn't want any other family to have … [Continue reading]
"I was getting phone call after phone call from heartbroken parents about their once successful adult child with Down syndrome suddenly shutting down; having major health or mental problems. They have … [Continue reading]
