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”