This blog has been hard for me to write. Almost didn’t write it. Emotional. But here we go. Rachel just got a job at a local grocery store chain. She is a courtesy clerk which is just a fancy name […]
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Plans Change: Keep Swimming
Rachel graduated from Project SEARCH* Friday night. It was a lovely celebration. She was very proud. The other graduates, all of the employees, and family members were proud. We were and are super proud of Rachel. Still, this wasn’t Rachel’s […]
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October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (#DSAM2020.) In October, I usually do a few Down syndrome awareness blogs and/or posts. Today, I have updated a past list of 21 Things You Should Know that focus on Down syndrome awareness and […]
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What is Better than Olive Garden Breadsteaks? Employment Options
Last night, we participated in the our town of Olathe’s Community Human Relations and Accessible Awards program. This is an annual event designed to celebrate businesses, civic organizations, and individuals who have made significant contributions to enhance human rights, equality, […]
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