One of the main concerns of expectant couples when they learn their child has Down syndrome is "who will help care for our son or daughter?" In the United States, it is humbling to find out how many will help care. Continue Reading
May 8, 2015
Happy Mother’s Day: Thank you for believing
Happy Mother's Day! Thank you to all the moms for believing in their children. Continue Reading
March 21, 2015
WDSD: a better tomorrow for people with Down syndrome
Today, my local newspaper, the Louisville Courier-Journal, carried an op-ed of mine in honor of World Down Syndrome Day. Here are links to the many organizations, programs, and individuals I mentioned that are making a better tomorrow for people with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
March 20, 2015
Support Accurate Information for World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 every year. Here are two ways to help provide accurate information about Down syndrome to expectant moms. Continue Reading
March 12, 2015
The Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Conference
Here's why you should plan on attending the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action (DSAIA) Conference: Continue Reading
December 23, 2014
A gift for expectant mothers
Downsyndromepregnancy.org recently revamped its website. Perfect timing in this season of giving as DSP is a gift for expectant mothers. Continue Reading
December 4, 2014
ABLE Act Passes House: more equality & independence for disabled
On December 3, 2014, a historic vote took place. It was eight years in the making. Continue Reading
December 2, 2014
10 #GivingTuesday reasons for Down Syndrome Prenatal Testing
Following Black Friday and Cyber-Monday, today is #GivingTuesday, where people can focus today on giving to a cause of their choice. I hope today you will choose to support the work of this blog. Continue Reading
October 21, 2014
How to deliver a Down syndrome diagnosis … better
Too many parents have bad experiences from how their medical team delivered the diagnosis that their child has Down syndrome. Fortunately, research, guidelines, and online training exist on how best to deliver the diagnosis. Continue Reading
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