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I am a mom on a mission. Currently, 90% of expecting parents that find out their unborn child has Down Syndrome choose to terminate the pregnancy. When we found out our daughter might have Down Syndrome, there was not much positive information about what it might be like to parent a child with cognitive challenges.
I can tell you from experience that so far it has been a joy! We want to show the truth about these wonderful and amazing children. People with Down Syndrome are capable of so much and lead full, happy and quality lives.

Please help us on our mission for education and equality. I have created this page of links, information and resources for new and future parents to demystify Down Syndrome and show that it is a far cry from the "end of the world." I want to show the truth and wonder of parenting a child that is "special" in any way, whether cognitively challenged or physically challenged. How many more people will miss out on one of the most wonderful and fulfilling parenting experiences simply because they don't have the information they need? Abortion is still an option, but it is not a CURE for Down Syndrome.
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Resource Links:
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National Down Syndrome Society
National Association for Down Syndrome
Information for New Parents
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
AHRC
National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS)
The ARC
Down Home Ranch
The New Face of Downs
More DS References
Williams Syndrome Information Site
Down Syndrome - Health Issues
Specially Fit Glasses Frames for Kids w/ DS
Down Syndrome in Arts and Media
Adopt or Sponsor an Orphan With Down Syndrome

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Educational Programs/Toys for Children With Down Syndrome:
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The Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential
Love & Learning - Educational DVDs for Children With DS
Handwriting Without Tears
Talk Tools
Word Whammer

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Free Educational Tools:
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Free Printable Flash Cards
More Free Printable Flash Cards
Literacy Learning Website
Pre-made PECS (pictureboards) and other cool stuff
Speaking of Speech (click on ”materials exchange")

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Links to info on Amazing People With Down Syndrome:
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Eagle Scout w/ DS
Karen Gaffney
Disability World
Aya Iwamoto
Sujeet
Emily's Art
Chris Burke
Firefighter With DS
News Story on Beautiful Couple with DS
Guess who’s cooking Our Dinner - Story
Article on a company that hires people with Down Syndrome
Special Needs Cheerleading Squad

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Please feel free to contact me with any other informative links on Down Syndrome, William's Syndrome or the cognitively challenged.
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My Blog

Twelve babies with Down syndrome for adoption!!

Robin Steele from the Adoption Awareness Program in Down Syndrome Association of Cincinnati has contacted me.   She stated they have TWELVE birth families currently trying to make an adoption plan for...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:52:00 GMT

Gov. Palin Talks About Having a Baby With Down Syndrome


Posted by on Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:43:00 GMT

Down syndrome advocates praise new law

By Nancy CambriaST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH11/09/2008 CHESTERFIELD  When Missouri Sen. John Loudon and his wife, Gina, decided to adopt their third child, they knew three things: They wanted a little b...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:20:00 GMT

New childrens book starring baby with Down syndrome!

My new book, The Littlest Sister, documents our youngest child's journey through prematurity, in the hospital NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). It is designed to demystify the NICU for young siblin...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:19:00 GMT

Changing A Mind Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzKbalIqROY
Posted by on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:23:00 GMT

Down Syndrome Treatment: Changing A Mind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFKW7-DDzNo
Posted by on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:19:00 GMT

Treatment For Down Syndrome Is Here? Please See This.

It may sound too good to be true, but you do need to read through this website before you cross it off your list. I know of a number of people following this protocol with their own children, and havi...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:47:00 GMT

About the "R" Word

Repost - A touching letter from a man with Down Syndrome. Body: John Franklin StephensStephens is a Special Olympics Virginia athlete and a Global Messenger from Fairfax.A lot of people are talking ...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:27:00 GMT

Newsweek Article - Down Syndrome

Story from Newsweekhttp://www.newsweek.com/id/52570 My Brother Is Not His DisabilityKevin has Down syndrome. But to me and my family he's entirely normal. Colgan Leaming,Special to NewsweekNewsweek...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:20:00 GMT

Another Awesome Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMuZdT9XaMg
Posted by on Fri, 30 May 2008 14:03:00 GMT