by Guest Writer | Oct 25, 2020 | Articles, Feel Good
Hazel, Alison’s daughter Downright joy – Discovering joy in unexpected places – a journey into Down’s syndrome, Dyspraxia & Autism What’s that phrase…. the one when a writer gets stuck for words? You know, when they can’t put pen to paper or find...
by Guest Writer | Oct 20, 2020 | Articles, Feel Good
Keaton was born with Down Syndrome. His mom, Paula, shares her perspective of raising a son with Down syndrome. She describes how Keaton is happiest when he is making someone else happy by helping or serving. Read more of his inspirational story below, the amazing...
by Erika Petrie | Oct 15, 2020 | Feel Good, Podcasts
Erika Petrie is interviewed on zoom by Ivana O’Brien about how Shades of Different came about, the awareness raising campaign it represents and some of the major issues and concerns around Down Syndrome, plus the song ‘Different’ is played again at...
by Erika Petrie | Oct 15, 2020 | Feel Good, Podcasts
Laura Jerome talks to Erika Petrie about what has been happening with Shades of Different from March until now, with particular reference to the live blog and the success stories contained in it. the song ‘Different’ is once again played half way through...
by Erika Petrie | Oct 14, 2020 | Articles, Feel Good
This is Megan McCormick. She is 31 years old and is the youngest of six siblings. When her parents told her she had Down Syndrome, she wasn’t aware quite what this meant, but knew she would have to work much harder to achieve her goals in life. Her parents and...
by Guest Writer | Oct 6, 2020 | Articles, Feel Good
All About Me! My name is Samantha Samways.I am 16 years old.I have been a dancer since I was 4 years old.I have been in a lot of shows – one every year.My favourite type of dance is Ballet and Tap.Some of my favourite sports are: gymnastics, trampoline and...
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