Thursday, January 31, 2013

In the News - January 2013

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 the first from 2013.

Legend:
AUDIOindicates 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

VIDEO
Rory

Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/2012/12/01/2295922/beaufort-teen-with-down-syndrome.html#storylink=cpy
VIDEO

BLOG
BLOG Genetically Wired to Be Picky?
BLOG
BLOG
Bury My Heart With Tonawanda
BLOG

That's my boy
BLOG
BLOG

BLOG
BLOG
Trust and Responsibility: A Recipe for Progress
BLOG
VIDEO
VIDEO

Defending Kids with Down Syndrome: A Life Lesson on Vacation
VIDEO
BLOG
BLOG
BLOG
Seclusion Rooms: A Parents' Guide


Just how “bad” is Down syndrome?
BLOG
Shifting Perspectives

BLOG




BLOG
LINKS
VIDEO
BLOG
The link between self-understanding and self-advocacy
VIDEO
VIDEO

Irish Woman With Down's Syndrome - Denied Right to Travel!

BLOG

BLOG
LINKS

VIDEO




BLOG
BLOG

BLOG

BLOG

VIDEO
BLOG



I am proud to be involved in a new page and a new organization.  Down syndrome Uprising is a place for the sharing of thoughts, ideas, passions and the creation of a unified, global community of Down syndrome activists. Stop by, give it a like.  Let's talk!

Down Wit Dat's 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!


...And that's the news.  Keep the stories and information coming! 

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