Including a free Letter of Intent template Give yourself and your family the peace of mind that your loved one is being properly taken...

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4 Tips for New Parents For new parents, independence for their child with Down syndrome may seem like only a distant dream. It is so far...

Chaya's energy and initiative shine through and she continues to blossom Our entire philosophy in raising Chaya has been: accommodate,...

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Stacy Lynn shares the inspiring story of her son, Slayton Little By Little Slayton is a kind, strong, well-adjusted 16-year-old now, but...

Planning Futures with our Adults with Down Syndrome Independence for our children with Down syndrome can be quite scary, regardless of...

Support is a springboard to a vibrant life! From the day Amanda was born, she was fighting for her life, her breath, and her...

The prevalence of these conditions within our community will shock you and become an urgent call to action! In addition to the various...

Unique Approach Sparks Confidence and Independence In the 1990s I was an educator for adults with learning difficulties. I met loads of...

Adults with Down syndrome often drop subtle clues to their thoughts & dreams "Gwen May Not Speak" I've always been curious about the...

Early Questions Spark Initiative and Possibilities Noah was born in June 2018, and we had no idea that he was going to have Down...

Two common predicaments at 18-22 and how to solve them According to many parents, when our self-advocates reach the ages of 18-22 it...

Connecting black families to resources to improve lives in a most fulfilling way March 10, 2019 changed my life forever. The eager...

Maddie shares her personal story of love & duty in our first Family Feature "This is Maddie, my big-little sister!” Gwendolyn exclaims...

Independence is for everyone: get the guidance to develop your roadmap and make it happen! Life is Full of Surprises Unplanned events are...

Numerous developments over the last few decades have helped extend the average lifespan for people with Down syndrome from 25 to 65+...

How to Learn, Challenge, Teach, and Partner with Teachers, Doctors, and More As parents, our relationship with teachers, doctors, and...

It's Never Too Early to Prepare for Independence For new parents, independence for their child with Down syndrome may seem like only a...

Despite tremendous recent advances in the knowledge and inclusion of those with Down syndrome, there remain many misconceptions even...

As many of you know, I've been deeply engaged in The UPLifting Guidebook Project to help guide parents and caregivers in the pursuit of...

Independence. It sounds so freeing, so autonomous, and so empowering! Yet when we consider independence in terms of our loved ones with...

To be honest, "inclusion" was always a sensitive word for us. Sure, as new parents of a beautiful daughter with Down syndrome, we had...

Underdog (n): a loser or predicted loser in a struggle or contest; a victim of injustice or persecution I read this definition and the...