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 […]
Of course, there is a lot I like about inclusion. One of my favorite things about inclusion is what it does for so-called typical people. Yes, I love it when the precious high school senior turned Vanderbilt student says, “Rachel […]
I hope you all caught part one of “Tips for the Middle School Adventure.” These are in no particular order and with no promises for magical easy answers. I just hope that sharing some of our experience will help you […]
I have seen a ton of recent posts about middle school fears and how to prepare. Not so long ago, I was in those same shoes facing the same fears. I am now facing high school and have those same […]
Since my mother in law passed away, many people have inquired about some of her recipes. Many people read that we shared a love for cooking and shared recipes. I love that when I cook I am often reminded of […]