This past weekend we had the opportunity to be a part of the Techniques for Success Conference. They (the collective efforts of Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County (DSNMC) and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Frederick) do an incredible job with this event, […]
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Inclusion: Hard Work or Magic Pills?
I have several workshops I do about inclusion. I have done them in a variety of settings. A couple of years ago I decided I was going to add a new opening. It goes something like this: “This workshop is […]
Continue reading »1st Quarter of High School in the Books!
Thought I might give an official update on Rachel’s first quarter of high school. We just had Parent-Teacher Conferences. We are in pretty close contact with Rachel’s team on a regular basis. It wouldn’t matter if we had seen the […]
Continue reading »Rachel Prayers and Homecoming
Been on my 25th wedding anniversary cruise so I’ve been off from blogging for a bit. More on that another day – maybe. While we were away, Rachel had her first high school homecoming week including the homecoming dance. Not […]
Continue reading »6 Ways You Can Support Someone With Down Syndrome
Since we learned that Baby Rachel had Down syndrome, I must say our friends have been her champions. They have supported and loved us in many tangible ways. Along the way, we’ve added new friends who have also jumped on […]
Continue reading »Our Down Syndrome Journey Began in 1999
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness month. I spend a good amount of time year round trying to promote positive public awareness of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome. Thirty years ago President Ronald Reagan declared October National Down […]
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