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 – 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!
Sara’s story
"I’m Jen, Sara’s mum and along with Sara we’re here to let you know a little bit of Sara’s story. Sara is 14 years old and lives at home with me, her dad, sister Erin and brothers Adam and Aden. We found out Sara’s diagnosis of Down syndrome after she was born...
Working with differently able children who face challenges integrating at school by Chris Spackman
I work as a volunteer, primarily with a local school in my area, but also with others in the north of Dorset. I support work by Young Enterprise to help young people understand the working world, the career opportunities available to them and their strengths, as...
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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