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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 Full Story Here > |
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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 Here > |
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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 the Full Centre Daily Times OpEd Here > |
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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 the Full Essay Here > |
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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 the Full Centre Daily Times OpEd Here > |
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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 the Full Centre Daily Times Letter to the Editor Here > |