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Went to see  http://www.facebook.com/wherehopegrows , which unfortunately is not showing anywhere in MA, so we had to drive to RI to catch...

This article is well on the way to becoming viral.  The vision of what's possible when we presume competence is glorious in its brillia...

In the 70's and 80's, the buzzword was "mainstreaming".  Children with disabilities would be placed in "mainstream...

New England is experiencing record snowfall this month, topping 100 inches.  As I write, the blizzard is raging outside, dumping an addition...

I don't usually get into this kind of issue, but this caught my eye today: http://roadwevesharedgzp.weebly.com/the-roadmap-blog/resear...

Goes well with this post: http://www.bringingthesunshine.com/2014/10/many-faces-syndrome

And again, another article pointing out that "disability" is a social construct.  We all have strengths and weaknesses, and some ...

Teacher Born With Down Syndrome Breaks Stereotypes from ZespolDowna.Info on Vimeo .

Children have very few prejudices (not having had a chance to learn too many yet), and have no filter or guile about those prejudices which ...

And another link: http://www.ellenstumbo.com/down-syndrome-suffering/

What kind of person do you want to be?  When it comes right down to it, what attributes do you most admire in others and wish to emulate? ...

http://thesqueakywheelchair.blogspot.com/2014/10/i-know-im-person-thanks-for-reminder.html

This came up in my Facebook feed today: http://www.thetreatylife.co.za/2014/10/how-one-family-is-changing-way-we-see.html Which linked me...

I saw this meme on my Facebook feed: With that in mind: http://www.parents.com/blogs/to-the-max/2014/10/16/down-syndrome/what-people-c...

Just a heads up to local peeps -- come check out the Power Cafe 's table at the Down Syndrome Buddy Walk in Wakefield, MA this Sunday 1...

This is a blog I don't usually read, but this time I did, and I thought it was very nicely done.   Enjoy !

Looks like this year, my participation in 31 for 21 will mostly be limited to linking to other bloggers....   Here is a piece by my friend ...

Through the blog linkup, I came across this blog , of the parents of an adorable 2-year-old with T21 (aka Trisomy 21 aka Down syndrome).  Hi...

I don't expect to be able to participate in the full month for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, but do check out Big Blueberry Eyes for l...

People with Down syndrome are often seen as "happy, loving, and sweet".  As anybody who knows actual people with Down syndrome, th...