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 […]
Inclusion: Hard Work or Magic Pills?
Category: Down syndrome
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rachel’s More Than a Bill on Capitol Hill
Back in 2009, “School House Rock” was Rachel’s first show with Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Kansas City. Here are a couple of pictures. I love her expression in this one. And I love that the prop had her name and […]
Best Keep People with Down Syndrome at Home
This is a picture of Rachel from 2001. It was taken at my friend Vanessa’s farm. I love it because it captured then and now her personality. Sometimes when we face ignorance and stupidity, I go to the picture box […]
Rachel Runs for Student Council
Rachel is running for Vice President of Student Council at her high school. The election and results are today. When I contacted the sponsor, I told him if she didn’t win there would be tears. Just like if she isn’t […]
Integrity
Friday I had the honor and privilege of driving down to Fayetteville, Arkansas to attend funeral services for a great man, Jamie Jones. Jamie Jones had been the director of the Baptist Student Union (BSU) on the University of Arkansas […]
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Rachel’s Pink House
Congress is back in session this week. Time for an update. When last we left the ABLE Act, it had unanimously passed the Ways and Means Committee. Next stop House Rules committee and hopefully a September vote to make this […]