In the News - December 2012

Every month I compile a list of the stories I post on Down Wit Dat's Facebook page. They are stories of activism, of inclusion, of advocacy, of education, of hope and of love.  These are from the month of December.

Legend:

AUDIO	indicates an audio clip
APPEAL	indicates an online petition or plea
BLOG	indicates a blog post
EVENT	indicates a scheduled event
LINKS	indicates links or resource materials
PHOTOS	indicates photos
STUDY	indicates a study
THREAD	indicates an online discussion thread
VIDEO	indicates a video

	Beaufort teen with Down syndrome is transcribing her way through the Bible Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/2012/12/01/2295922/beaufort-teen-with-down-syndrome.html#storylink=cpy
	Down syndrome and sleep
VIDEO	Good Neighbour? (Disability Hate Crime Schools Pack)
	Six Tips to Teach a Child with Autism How to Throw and Catch
EVENT	International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2012
	Straight Talk with Chris Burke
VIDEO	Interview: Dr. Brian Skotko (part 1)
VIDEO	A little good news for your day.
	The Arc Reacts to the U.S. Senate’s Defeat of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
	Yoga for girls with Down syndrome
	Staged Left Ventricle Recruitment: Technique Helps Kids Born With Half A Heart To Have A Whole One
	The British Paraorchestra - True Colors
	Group Hug Apparel lends helping hand to homeless centre
VIDEO	Creating awareness around Down Syndrome
BLOG	how to make the world a better place – by jess
VIDEO	Colorado high school basketball player with Down Syndrome hits 3-pointer (video)
BLOG	How to Make My Christmas
BLOG	We’re Not Special Parents
VIDEO	Twins Fighting In Womb Video: New MRI Technique Reveals Early Double Trouble (VIDEO)
	Changing Perceptions of Down’s Syndrome
BLOG	6% by Graham Miller
BLOG	Erma Bombeck: Special Mothers
	Let's hope Seb White's M&S ad heralds many more happy Christmases
	Where Great Art Transcends Disability
	EXCLUSIVE: Compulsory abortion for Down’s syndrome foetuses, says UKIP Kent candidate
	Garrett Holeve, an MMA Fighter With Down Syndrome, Is on His Way to Changing the Sport
	Don’t Blame Autism for Newtown
	Standing Together for Inclusion
	Learning disabilities: top tips for Christmas
	River Hill cheerleader gets birthday wish
BLOG	Dear Mr Geoffrey Clark
VIDEO	Lily's story part 2
BLOG	My Son Has Autism. Please Don’t Be Afraid.
VIDEO	Commercial Features Down syndrome Child
	Suprise Gift for Down Syndrome Man
	Man With Down Syndrome Left on Service Bus
	Charity52 Releases Limited Edition “Achieve” T-Shirt with Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
	Is this the last U.S family to adopt a baby from Russia? Utah couple welcome Down syndrome girl just days before Putin bans American 'baby trade' forever
	Homecoming couple continue to inspire
	Down's syndrome sufferer Charlotte Gregory sings at Lincoln College ceremony
	Children with Down Syndrome Survival Rates Increasing
	Boy with Down syndrome stars in television ad for luxury UK retailer

We had our tenth and sadly final, T-21 Blog Hop on December 21.  I'd like to thank all those that have participated this month and in months gone past.  Perhaps we will revisit this feature sometime in the future. 

Our Facebook page is well on it's way to reach over 1000 fans! Welcome to all our new friends. Please share!

Don't forget our Facebook Group!  Down Wit Dat - The Group is an all inclusive special needs discussion forum.  Join the conversation!

I'm looking forward to judging December's Photo Theme "Holidays Around the World".  Results to be posted later on Down Wit Dat's Facebook page. January's Theme to be announced at the same time. 

...And that's the news.  Keep the stories and information coming!  See you in 2013!