Rachel Really Loves Her Life!

Back in October, US Dept. of Education Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) asked the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) if they could assist in finding a self-advocate to submit a blog for their Down Syndrome Awareness Month focus. […]

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“A Diploma, Just Like My Friends”

May 20, 2018 was a momentous occasion for Rachel and our family.  She was one of 563 members of the Olathe South Class of 2018. Thousands across the country are members of the Class of 2018.  We celebrated before, during, […]

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Rachel’s Graduation Day

“This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. ” Nineteen years ago we were awaiting the arrival of Rachel Nicole Mast.  We had known for five months that she would be born […]

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Inclusion & Graduation Rates – It’s Not Just the Zip Code

I’m a pro-inclusion kind of girl.  School, church, community. Yep, I’m one of “those moms” that believes it can work. Some people call that unrealistic and others say I’m just in denial. Those of you who know me and those […]

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