With World Down Syndrome Day happening last Friday, several moms shared their thoughts on having children with Down syndrome. Here are some excerpts. Continue Reading
Archives for 2014
March 24, 2014
Prenatal testing for Down syndrome: does it respect a woman’s right to choose?
Prenatal testing for Down syndrome is ethically premised on respecting a woman's autonomy, her right to choose how to manage her pregnancy. Is that right to choose being respected if the woman does not know she had prenatal testing or does not understand the results? Continue Reading
March 21, 2014
World Down Syndrome Day: Such Good News To Share
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. I have an op-ed in our local paper; a webinar at noon on prenatal testing; a new organization supporting moms launches; and your support is needed! Continue Reading
March 20, 2014
World Down Syndrome Day in the news
Today, my daughter and I had the opportunity to talk about World Down Syndrome Day with John Ramsey on WAVE Listens Live on our local NBC affiliate. Above is the video of the segment and below are links regarding the topics we discussed. Continue Reading
March 19, 2014
Dear future mom expecting a child with Down syndrome
I hope you'll join the million of others who have watched the above video, produced through a collaboration of organizations including the Jerome Lejeune Foundation and Saving Downs. I already expect what some will think of it. Here's what I have to say about that. Continue Reading
March 18, 2014
3 things about 3/18, National Trisomy 18 Awareness Day
Today is National Trisomy 18 Awareness Day, so chosen as "3/18" represents the genetic cause of Trisomy 18, a third copy of the 18th Chromosome. Here are three things about Trisomy 18. Continue Reading
March 17, 2014
You are not alone: people are working to make a better life for individuals with Down syndrome
This past weekend, I had the unexpected honor of receiving an award for my service as Down Syndrome of Louisville's past president. I share these remarks for a couple of reasons. Continue Reading
March 13, 2014
Our story: siblings, Down syndrome, & unexpected beauty
A good friend found this photo of my kids earlier this week and posted it to Facebook. I found myself transfixed by it. I wonder if you see what I see? Continue Reading
March 12, 2014
Open letter to Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission: Are women with Down syndrome safe in Georgia?
Judge Christopher McFadden issued an order overturning a jury verdict finding a man guilty of raping and sodomizing a 24-year old woman with Down syndrome, citing as one of his reasons that she had not acted "like a victim." Beyond his apparent judicial incompetence, this ignorant reasoning deserves discipline to restore trust in the Georgia judicial system. Continue Reading
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