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 …
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...
Hot Off The Press News – Joseph Clifton
Hot off the press news – Joseph Clifton has just been selected by the English Karate Federation, to represent England in the Senior European Championships in Spain in March in the para category! We are still reeling with the amazing news, but so excited. As ever, we...
No Stigmas interview part 2 – Erika Petrie talks about advocating for Micaela’s mental health
UK mental health advocate and mother of daughter with Down Syndrome, Erika Petrie speaks openly about the need for inclusion and love, that and more in this new episode of our digital S.P.E.A.K. series, UNSILENT. In Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, we talk more...
Success story: Olivia De Piore, a model with Down Syndrome is due to be internationally recognised in Dubai
We are very proud to announce Olivia De Piore is due to be internationally recognized for all of her advocacy for inclusion efforts in Dubai in the next few weeks. She will also be a Milestone Global Conclave panelist to share her vision as well as the importance for...
Jaxon’s story by Lorraine Buckmaster
I didn't want a baby with Down syndrome That day I got the call from the screening midwife will stay with me forever. My world crashed in. 1 in 5 "risk", she called it a risk, of my baby having Down syndrome. Not altogether unexpected, we all know its more likely "to...
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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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