“I know your baby can have a wonderful life, like me” – Bridget, PALS Camper The Congratulations Project is a movement towards changing our approach to the birth of babies with a disability, specifically babies born with Down syndrome. When a baby is born, or diagnosed during pregnancy, with Down syndrome parents are provided copingContinue reading “Congratulations”
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Down to Support
Today’s Weekend Wishlist holds a number of resources and organizations to support the Down syndrome community! These are organizations you can also benefit from supporting (such as with the Congratulations Project Book) but each organization also has a place for donations to support the programming that they offer to the Down syndrome community! PALS ProgramsContinue reading “Down to Support”
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and I’m so excited to celebrate with you! Down syndrome awareness month is not about celebrating disability, rather it centers on highlighting one’s abilities and how we are more alike than different. October provides us an opportunity to spread awareness while promoting acceptance and inclusivity. As with anything itContinue reading “Down Syndrome Awareness Month”
A Quiet Storm
“In the world of professional sports, no American athlete ever came back from a mental health disorder … until Ron Artest.” The NBA has made significant strides, leading professional athletics, in its response to the mental health of it’s players. In 2018, the National Basketball Player’s Association (NBPA) launched a mental health and wellness programContinue reading “A Quiet Storm”
RBG
Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent a lifetime flourishing in the face of adversity.She was a champion of equality. Ruth was born on March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. Ruth entered our world during a revolutionary time, women were beginning to be noticed in the workforce and yet our society had no idea impact her birthContinue reading “RBG”
LTK DAY
Fall in Love with LTK September 20-22 Every so often, LiketoKnow.it hosts a “LTK Day” where select brands are discounted exclusively within the app! I’ve added some direct links here but there are so many more items linked directly on my LiketoKnowit page! Abercrombie is a featured brand doing 25% off sitewide! Lately none ofContinue reading “LTK DAY”
The Ironman
This week is the virtual marathon week for the 2020 Boston Marathon. What does that mean? Runners for the 2020 Boston Marathon can independently run their 26.2 miles and submit their times as a virtual way to participate amid COVID-19. I could not think of a more honorable man to speak on behalf of thisContinue reading “The Ironman”
More than a Story.
September is more than a month. You are more than a story. September is Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month. Suicide is a topic that scares us. We’re afraid to say if we think about it and we don’t know how to talk about it. However, whether we bring it up or not, suicide does notContinue reading “More than a Story.”
When I Run
Fathers can be many things; they can be teachers, supporters, protectors, or a disciplinarian. Father’s can be many things, but the best thing they can be is dedicated. Today’s Tuesday Takeaway is a story of a father as today is my father’s birthday. Not only is today’s story that of a father of a disabledContinue reading “When I Run”
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Since 2006, the USPS has seen rising net losses in revenue. What does this mean? This means lower retained earnings. Our USPS is in danger. Why should you care? It’s 2020, there are Evite’s for paperless post, Facebook groups for your Christmas Party, there’s endless social media outlet for sharing your latest thoughts and feelings;Continue reading “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”
Smile for a SEC 