I want to turn to someone who doesn't receive as much attention here as he should: my son, who turns 9 years old today. Continue Reading
January 30, 2015
Ignorant people say stupid things about Down syndrome
From the news page, purportedly independent-thinking people say stupid things about Down syndrome, while a grandmother shares wisdom gained from having a granddaughter with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
January 26, 2015
Our story: 10 years after receiving the diagnosis
This past Saturday, we had an opportunity to see what a difference a decade makes from the day you receive the diagnosis that your child has Down syndrome. Continue Reading
January 2, 2015
University of Alabama’s RISE program: Roll Tide!
College football is having its first true playoffs. Here's how one of the Final Four schools chose to showcase their university. Continue Reading
December 22, 2014
What beauty have we missed?
An exhibit in Brooklyn, New York features the work of an artist who was once called "profoundly retarded" but whose work is now considered "genius." Continue Reading
November 25, 2014
Our story: these hands
The hands of people can tell you many things. The hands of those with Down syndrome are no different. Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
That transforming 21st chromosome
At this week's AUCD conference, I got to see how the 21st chromosome has transformed since 1970. Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
UCEDD What?
This week, I attended the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) annual conference where a surprising moment happened. Continue Reading
October 30, 2014
The “tender languor” of Down syndrome
What if one of the ways you could diagnose a person's genetic condition was based on how their body feels? Continue Reading
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