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 …
Hope FM WDSD interview – March 2023
To listen to this podcast please click the play button below: Ryan Boydon interviews Erika Petrie about WDSD & awareness raising including Micaela and her resilience, the live blog and topics raised within it. Joanna Criscenti is patched in to talk about her...
Face to face with Rashi – WDSD 21st March 2023
Rashi Kumar, journalist and broadcaster from Face to Face with Rashi interviews Erika Petrie to celebrate WDSD and the achievements of individuals with Down Syndrome all over the world. Her daughter Micaela who has Down Syndrome is also mentioned and features in the...
World Down Syndrome Day – Yowah Radio Podcast March 2023
Steve Twynham interviews Erika Petrie about World Down Syndrome Day and the awareness raising that takes place on 21st March, the latest developments with Shades of Different since it became a registered charity a year ago, Micaela, the inclusion anthem 'Include Me'...
World Down Syndrome Day special feature: 21st March 2023 (by Tatty Bowman)
I have an 18 year old son called George who has Down’s syndrome and autism. I also have an older daughter Izzy who is 22. My talented girl is at university studying graphic design and has written and illustrated a book aimed at the siblings of brothers or sisters with...
My experience with mental health by Tyler Woods
Tyler describes in a very personal and honest way his struggles with mental health in a way I am sure most men will be able to relate to…he has made it his mission to reach out to others to break the silence on men’s mental health!
Grief, Faith and Surrender by Ruby Stanley
A poignant and personal story of loss, grief, faith and acceptance. Ruby has found her faith and self confidence through the profound grief she has been through (since her childhood) and her ability to accept, surrender and move on through her faith. A story of profound resilience and hope…faith can get you through even the darkest of times!
Donate Now!
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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