Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome at School and Work
Of all my children, I never would have guessed that the family book worm would be my child with Down syndrome. Troy has a special devotion to certain books. The sound of the words, the clues in each … [Continue reading]
Some of the best advice I received when Troy was born was to live in the present; to treat my son like any other baby. Looking too far into the future can be a daunting task for parents with children … [Continue reading]
The 45th Annual National Down Syndrome Congress Convention was amazing. Advocates from all over the country and world came together for the biggest, happiest family reunion of the year. This year … [Continue reading]
We all want our child with Down Syndrome included with their typically developing peers in school and work. Federal law requires inclusion. The past 40 years of research proves inclusion is best … [Continue reading]
When Laura Lee graduated from high school in 2001, there were no college programs in her state for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). "Far too often, what is typically available for these … [Continue reading]
