Today's story was written by Regina, Jenny's mom. She talks about how Down syndrome does not define Jenny or her abilities. She is accepted in her community as Jenny, not by her disability. As a single parent, it was hard to be as committed as I wanted to my daughter’s school functions. One time, I received a...
The Diagnosis Experience I Never Had for My Son With Down Syndrome By Melody Bogan I recently attended a class with genetic counselors in training at a local college. Several families, including myself, were asked to be actors in adjoining patient rooms receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome for our newborns. My nerves were shot and I...
When our daughter, Logan, was born 3 1/2 years ago I feared for what life would be for her. Would she walk, talk, feed herself? Would she ever have any friends? To answer that, she does and has all of these things. Logan started preschool in February and she has made many friends. She is...
Will has a lot of friends at school and sometimes it is hard for his teacher or aide to transition him down the hall because his 'fans' all want to give him a hug or grab a high-five. Sometimes the hugs can be distracting, so his teacher decided to read the class a book about...
Today's story was shared at the 2016 Columbus Buddy Walk by Anna Baich, sister to Dawson. Click here to hear Anna's story about Dawson....
INCLUSION REALLY IS GOOD TEACHING, NOT SPECIAL TEACHING Original Version Written Winter, 1992 A year ago we were beginning our discussions with school personnel concerning our desire to have our daughter totally included in the same elementary school her brother attends. This is not an exclusive private school, just a public school that happens to be in...
The story below was written and submitted by Kenzie's mom, Dona Kenzie is promoting inclusion and acceptance every day. She rides the regular school bus just like every other kid in the neighborhood. She is in a regular second grade classroom all day, just like other kids. I just got an email from a woman that I do...
In honor of Down syndrome Awareness Month - DSACO is sharing stories about Acceptance, Awareness and Inclusion. Sports isn't just about winning and losing, and it's not even just about how you play the game. Sometimes, as in the case of a Dublin middle-schooler, it can serve a much greater inspiration for life. Dublin City Schools shared...
COLUMBUS - State Senator Joe Uecker (R-Miami Township) today introduced legislation that would create a Down syndrome awareness license plate with proceeds supporting advocacy efforts for individuals living with Down syndrome and their families. Down syndrome occurs in one out of every 792 births. More than 250,000 people nationwide are living with Down syndrome. Advances in research and rehabilitative services...
EXCLUSIVE: Dad Who Refused to Give Up Son With Down Syndrome Speaks Out a Year Later By NICOLE PELLETIERE Good Morning America Samuel Forrest says his life turned upside down last year after he was faced with the devastating choice of giving up his wife or his newborn son with Down syndrome. Now, a year later, both Forrest and...