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AMA: The Dad Who Hit the Jackpot

AMA: The Dad Who Hit the Jackpot

by Voices for the Voiceless | Jun 10, 2020 | Disability, Fatherhood

Our culture today has a terrible problem. It is not an inclusive place for people with Down syndrome. It starts with what’s said in the doctor’s office, and it extends to schools and workplaces across the world. But we can change this together. In this live AMA, Chris...
My son can’t do the things you can, but his life is worthy too

My son can’t do the things you can, but his life is worthy too

by Charity Dotson | Apr 2, 2020 | Disability

Most individuals don’t walk around thinking other people are unworthy. And if you were to ask them “do you believe every person is worthy?”  most people would say “yes.” Yet, so much of life seems to tell us we must earn our worthiness by what we do or...
Meet the Australian Model Who Is Shattering Stereotypes about Down Syndrome

Meet the Australian Model Who Is Shattering Stereotypes about Down Syndrome

by Mariah Maza | Mar 21, 2020 | Disability

Madeline Stuart is a model with Down syndrome who has walked catwalks all over the world. She has appeared in New York Fashion Week, Birmingham, Dubai, and Paris — to name a few. She was nominated for the 2016 Australian of the Year award, has her own clothing line...
4 Pieces of Advice for the Parent who Just Received a Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome

4 Pieces of Advice for the Parent who Just Received a Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome

by Mariah Maza | Mar 10, 2020 | Disability

Receiving a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome is a life-changing and emotional event. For most parents, it’s a moment that becomes burned into their memories for the rest of their lives. They can tell you who delivered the news, the words the medical professional...
How One Mom is Ending the Stigma Behind Cleft Palate Diagnosis

How One Mom is Ending the Stigma Behind Cleft Palate Diagnosis

by Riley Akre | Jul 31, 2019 | Disability

Nineteen weeks pregnant and walking into her first official sonogram, Meredith and her husband had no reason to believe that the appointment would go unexpectedly. They already had two children prior and neither of them had any issues during the pregnancy. But all of...
“Trista the Barista” proves employees with Down syndrome enrich the workplace

“Trista the Barista” proves employees with Down syndrome enrich the workplace

by Mariah Maza | May 9, 2019 | Disability, Workplace

Trista Kutcher is a busy woman. At 29 years old, she has already successfully worked six different jobs. At one point she was working three jobs at once, simply because, as she says, “I love to work. I just love it so much” — until her mother encouraged her to reduce...
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