Sunday, March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day 2021. Through the years, the Down syndrome community has done all kinds of things to raise awareness of Down syndrome. You see beautiful pictures of people, often babies and children, with Down […]
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World Down Syndrome Day: Awareness in 21 Images
World Down Syndrome Day (#WDSD21) is Sunday, March 21. It is a day recognized by the UN, countries and organizations around the world where we celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. We also try to raise awareness and […]
Continue reading »The Year of Covid: TheSassySouthernGal’s Top Blogs
A year ago I had not even heard of COVID 19 and certainly had no idea that we would be living through a pandemic a year later. I didn’t blog as much this year, but I think what I did […]
Continue reading »Merry Covid Christmas 2020
From our home to yours Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2020 has surely been one to remember. Rachel celebrated her 21st with an outdoor, socially distanced dance party. Because of COVID (she calls it that silly virus), she stayed […]
Continue reading »21 Things You Should Know
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (#DSAM2020.) In October, I usually do a few Down syndrome awareness blogs and/or posts. Today, I have updated a past list of 21 Things You Should Know that focus on Down syndrome awareness and […]
Continue reading »We Don’t Always Agree: Be Civil Anyhow
A few years ago I started an online advocacy group for individuals with Down syndrome and their family members, #321Advocate. My goal was simple: to better equip people to be effective grassroots advocates. Many people asked me how to advocate, […]
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Rachel’s Journey to Advocate
A few weeks back, Rachel and I had the honor of leading a session at the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) Virtual Advocacy Training Boot Camp. We had the task of sharing with participants how you effectively engage with legislators […]
Continue reading »21 Years of Beautiful
Happy 21st Birthday Rachel! As I write this morning, I am remembering 21 years ago right now. You were not due for two more weeks. I was determined not to go to the hospital if it wasn’t true labor. A […]
Continue reading »A Few COVID Concerns as the Mom of an Adult Daughter with Down syndrome
The coronavirus has impacted each of us in different ways. A challenge to one person does not impact another person in the same way. Likewise, we all cope differently. That does not mean that my way is better than yours. […]
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