Friendships: Rachel’s Top Eight Thoughts

This past weekend we had the opportunity to be a part of the Techniques for Success Conference. They (the collective efforts of Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County (DSNMC) and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Frederick) do an incredible job with this event, […]

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Inclusion: Hard Work or Magic Pills?

I have several workshops I do about inclusion. I have done them in a variety of settings. A couple of years ago I decided I was going to add a new opening.  It goes something like this: “This workshop is […]

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1st Quarter of High School in the Books!

Thought I might give an official update on Rachel’s first quarter of high school.  We just had Parent-Teacher Conferences.  We are in pretty close contact with Rachel’s team on a regular basis. It wouldn’t matter if we had seen the […]

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Rachel Prayers and Homecoming

Been on my 25th wedding anniversary cruise so I’ve been off from blogging for a bit. More on that another day – maybe.  While we were away, Rachel had her first high school homecoming week including the homecoming dance. Not […]

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6 Ways You Can Support Someone With Down Syndrome

Since we learned that Baby Rachel had Down syndrome, I must say our friends have been her champions. They have supported and loved us in many tangible ways. Along the way, we’ve added new friends who have also jumped on […]

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Our Down Syndrome Journey Began in 1999

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness month. I spend a good amount of time year round trying to promote positive public awareness of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome.  Thirty years ago President Ronald Reagan declared October National Down […]

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