When I was a child, I didn't know what Down Syndrome was. But through my church, I was friends with Emma, a girl with Down Syndrome.Every Sunday, Emma gave warm hugs to everyone in our Sunday...
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Who's ready to spread Down Syndrome Awareness? This is the first week of our Down Syndrome Awareness Month Writing Prompt Challenge. Every Monday we announce a new writing prompt to provide you a...
October 1st is Down Syndrome Awareness Month (and yes, pumpkin spice season)! As a fun way to help spread Down Syndrome awareness, join our weekly writing challenge, starting on October 4th....
Is it common to get back pain after pushing someone in a wheelchair? This is a valid concern, so we have done some research on this topic. Wheelchair pushing can cause back pain for caregivers...
How To Explain Differently Abled People To A Child
As a special needs mom whose son sometimes needs a wheelchair, I've noticed that passers seem curious about my son's disability. From the confused look on their face, I can see them asking...
As I have been connecting with different groups within the disability community, I have often wondered how to best have a conversation with someone using a wheelchair. How can I be more inclusive in...