Live Blog
This live blog is about celebrating the inspirational stories and achievements of individuals all over the world who have overcome their ‘different ability’, impairment, stunted growth or otherwise to prove misconceptions are wrong and equality and diversity is the way forward… please enjoy, share and comment thank you …
World Down Syndrome Day Interview 21st March 2025
Steve Saville interviews Erika Petrie and Linda Tee about their new music therapy sessions in the local community and how music and dance therapy benefits young people with SEN. They also talk about World Down Syndrome Day and how much Micaela enjoys music and dance....
First music therapy session in the community – 1st February 2025
1st music therapy session organised by Shades of Different in the local community!
Interview with Hospital Radio Bedside – End April 2024
Chris Ross interviews Erika Petrie about their Down Syndrome Campaign, fundraising, Micaela and more. Two tracks from the CD are played. To listen to this podcast please click the play button below:
British Teen Becomes Youngest Person with Down Syndrome To Complete a Marathon
19 year old with Down Syndrome sets world record at London Marathon.
WDSD Forest FM Radio interview 21st March 2024
Erika with Richard Oliff Richard Oliff interviews Erika Petrie about World Down Syndrome Day, raising awareness, Micaela and latest achievements for Shades of Different. Both songs 'Different' (original) and 'Include Me' are played. To listen to this podcast please...
WDSD Campaign 2024
WDSD Campaign theme: Assume I can and maybe I will. Eliminating Stereotypes.
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As of 31st March 2022, Shades of Different is now officially registered as a charity incorporated organisation (charity no: 1198481). We aim to raise funds to provide vital therapies and promote better inclusion for differently able children, initially in Dorset and hopefully spreading to other parts of the UK in the future. Please donate as little or as much as you can, knowing that this will really make a difference to these children who really deserve it and can help to make our world a better place.
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