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 …
Annabelle & Robbie’s Story by Lisa Hover Battens Disease Awareness Day – 9th June 2021
The story of a very brave family who has two children affected by Battens and continues to fundraise and drum up support in the hope of one day finding a cure to this terrible and life limiting disease.
Embrace your pain by Tahira Tahir
Pain transforms you. Yes, it does, and in ways you can never imagine. It was nearly two years ago that my 10-month-old son was diagnosed with a terminal genetic disorder followed by his demise a few months later. Life after this has taken a huge leap forward....
Neva’s Story
Confident and full of joy, Neva is all in — all the time. Whether she’s giving a tour of her Lower Merion home, showing off her tumbling skills or orchestrating a group hug, Neva, 13, loves being around people. Born with Down Syndrome also known as trisomy 21,...
Julianna’s Story
An Independent Woman with Down Syndrome If you’re out and about in Phoenixville, PA, you may very well run into Julianna — that’s her stomping ground. She may be working as a barista at the Soltane Café or the Steel City Coffee House and Brewery, where she’s also a...
Marijke’s Story
Marijke is young dutch girl with Down Syndrome who is now 20 years old. She has an older sibling Tom, who is four years older than her and they have always been close. She comes from a very loving family and her parents Peter and Barbara have always doted on her and...
One Mother’s Journey: ‘Live in the Moment’ podcast
https://youtu.be/Bv0zigwcWLU Erika Petrie talks to Ilona Parunakova about Miki's incredible story, how she came out the other side and how shades of different came about, a positive out of negative, and plans for the Shades of Different awareness raising campaign...
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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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