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Heather House Shares a Collection of EssaysWe bring you two of the ten essays Heather wrote to share with friends and family in October 2023, encouraging them to contribute to her daughter’s Centre Region Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk Team, “Fiddlehead’s Fans.” Indeed, they were one of the top 10 Fundraisers.
Read two essays by Heather House |
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Sam Moyer Wins Art Contest
by CRDSS Sam Moyer uses creativity, light & water in cyanotype printmaking by positioning objects onto sensitized paper, then exposing the project to light and finally water. Sam enjoys this craft in which he can use his imagination and work independently. Our 2023 theme ‘ROCK THE WALK’ lent itself to rock 'n' roll, another of Sam's….. Read Sam's story |
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An Artist's Journeyby Michael Bérubé
A story of Jamie Bérubé told by his father Michael. A compelling tale of discovering Jamie's talents and exploring the path to 'fame'....as you will see was Jamie's very own expected outcome. Read Jamie's story |
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What's Up With Joey?by Matt Wilkinson
Our talented friend Matt Wilkinson of Mollynook Podcasts interviews equally talented Joey Nelson on his latest adventures as actor, tattoo artist, and now news anchor. Perhaps a good question for Mollynook Podcast's fourth guest, Joey Nelson, would be "what can't you do?" In this episode, Joey (with a cameo from his brother in-law) comes on the podcast to discuss his projects-- both upcoming and past-- including his guest appearance on the television game show, Ink Master! Enjoy the Podcast |
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Sharing Elliot
by Stacey Herncane For the ninth time, students from my classroom will be standing in front of their peers speaking on behalf of my son, Elliot. This tradition started in March of 2015 with an amazing group of students. That first presentation will be one of my most memorable days as an educator. It began with a new group of students and me returning to my first full year of school since becoming a mom to Elliot. Read Stacey's story |
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Sharing Elliot II: In the student's voice
by the Chestnut Ridge Middle School 4th Grade A video by 4th grade students who gave Elliot a voice and helped him spread his message of kindness, acceptance, and being “awesome”! Enjoy the Video |
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Our Remarkable Village
by Katie Feliz I am the mama of Emberly, a 7-year-old little girl with Down syndrome, and Arlo a 3-year-old little boy without Down syndrome. I will never forget my family’s first interaction with the Down syndrome community. It was at the CRDSS fall Buddy Walk event. Emberly was just a baby, and I wore her in a carrier the entire time. Read Katie's Centre Daily Times OpEd |
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An Essay on Ableism
by Heather House Did you know that ableism is kind of a problem WITHIN the Down syndrome community? Meaning, even though we are all in the same Ds boat, we are still comparing our kiddos’ "accomplishments” and holding up those who are doing amazing things (like running marathons or getting married) as shining examples of how it will all be just fine, when there are other people with Ds who simply won’t get there. It's tricky. The reason I was...... Read Heather's Essay on Ableism |
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Much Accomplished
by Alison Smith I love November. The cool crisp air along with the promise of holiday gatherings with family and friends warms my heart. It also gives me the opportunity to reflect on all that our community accomplished to honor Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October this year. My 23-year-old daughter has Down syndrome and lives her life...... Read Alison's Centre Daily Times OpEd Our Centre County Commissioners Proclamation 2022 |
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Grateful For Support
by Suzanne Weinstein When my son with Down syndrome was born 35 years ago, there was no Down Syndrome Society in this region. I called a couple of local mothers of young children with Down syndrome, whose numbers I had received from a local agency, and they were helpful. But that was a far cry from..... Read Suzanne's Centre Daily Times Letter to the Editor |