In episode 2, I explain why a condition caused by the presence of a third 21st Chromosome is called "Down syndrome"? Continue Reading
March 24, 2016
Indiana bans Down syndrome selective abortions
Well ... not exactly. Read to the end to see what the law says, what it actually does, and the problem that it codifies about Down syndrome. Continue Reading
February 4, 2016
Our story: IQ, IEPs, & Injustice
Yesterday, I attended a three-hour IEP meeting for my daughter. It demonstrated the systematic injustice that disables those it labels disabled. Continue Reading
January 26, 2016
Sarah Knapton: Please update your inaccurate, biased report on the NHS offering NIPT to high-risk mums
Sarah Knapton reports in The Telegraph that Britain's National Health Service will offer non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). The inaccuracies and biases of the report require an update. 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
December 14, 2015
ISIS issues fatwa to kill children with Down syndrome: is that wrong?
The Islamic State in Iraq & Syria (ISIS) has issued a fatwa to kill children with disabilities, including those with Down syndrome. Is this wrong? 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
March 3, 2015
Different is not defective
Today is World Birth Defects Day, chosen for 3/3 representing the statistic that about 1-in-33 births will be born with a birth defect. Let's see how some are celebrating #WorldBDDay. 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
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