Rachel was almost seven years old. Jonathan was co-teaching a junior high boys Sunday school class. The question was “Who will help Rachel get a drink of water?” Simple, harmless question right? The Youth Minister had invited Jonathan to speak […]
Happy World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)! WDSD is recognized every year on March 21 or 3-21 because Down syndrome is created when a person has three copies of the 21st chromosome. There are celebrations, ceremonies and educational activities all around. […]
Friday, March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. March 21st of every year has been designated as the day to celebrate the lives on individuals with Down syndrome and to make people more aware of the abilities of individuals with […]
Several of you have sent messages asking about following directions, attention span and related issues in Rachel’s earlier years. So I tried to access my waning memory bank and I emailed some of the teachers and paraprofessionals who have worked […]
As promised a blog about modifying curriculum I am not an educator. I have done a lot of educating from my days as a 4-H Extension Agent teaching classes and subject matter workshops to educating on my recent work in […]
Friday is my birthday. I want an early present. I want you to Take the Pledge. (I have been promising a blog on modifications and if that’s what you’re looking for, come back tomorrow! Promise.) Today, I want to join […]
Rachel is a very blessed young lady. It’s one of the reasons I laugh when I hear people say or read where someone says “people afflicted with Down syndrome.” Clearly, they have never met Rachel or most of her friends. […]
I went to the Hill last week. For my Rose Bud friends, that is not Joy Mountain but Capitol Hill. If you have followed my blog or know me at all, you know that I am passionate about advocating for […]