Social media and news reports have been flooding in due to the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy resulting in children being separated from family members attempting to enter the United States. The Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray has highlighted the case of a 10-year old girl with Down syndrome being separated from her mom, despite her father, a U.S. citizen, residing just 60 miles from where she was detained. This case illustrates injustice. Continue Reading
June 20, 2018
10-year old Mexican girl with Down syndrome taken from mom under Trump policy illustrates injustice
August 23, 2017
Eclipsing Down syndrome
On August 21, 2017, the first full solar eclipse spanned the continental United States. Our family was there to see it and the experience prompted this reflection on what the world is doing to those with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
July 7, 2017
Baby Doe Redux, but even worse
In March, parents trusted their doctors with the care for their son with a very rare condition. The doctors have now convinced courts to rule that death is more beneficial for the child than continued treatment. And, the parents can't do anything about it. Continue Reading
June 1, 2016
Our Story: An Open Thank You Note to My Daughter’s Elementary School
I'm of the generation whose mothers made them write thank you notes for gifts received. Consider this an open thank you note to the gift my daughter's elementary school gave her and us. Continue Reading
February 25, 2016
Our story: juvenile attitudes towards people with Down syndrome
A hike through Cumberland Gap National Historical Park provided a teachable moment. Continue Reading
December 23, 2015
Our story: A compliment at Chick-fil-A
A stop on a roadtrip, and the simplest of compliments, reminded me of how good some people can be towards others, particularly those who happen to have Down syndrome. Continue Reading
September 17, 2015
A birthday card & David Foster Wallace’s This is Water
Saturday, I went to see the film, "The End of the Tour," about David Lipsky's interview of the author David Foster Wallace. Earlier that day, I received my first card for my birthday at the end of the month. The card exemplified what Wallace called the big "T" truth. Continue Reading
June 23, 2015
Pixar’s Inside Out: moron, mongo, and normalizing disability bigotry
Pixar released a movie Inside Out featuring characters embodying human emotions which are played out inside people's minds. A mom calls attention to how Pixar has normalized disability bigotry for viewers of Inside Out. Continue Reading
February 3, 2015
From the news page: NHL, NPR, NIH, & Baby Gammy Update
From the News page, some good news, some incorrect news (reporting), and a new development for Baby Gammy: Continue Reading
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