ATTENTION! Family caregivers all over the world…November is your month. November is Family Caregiver Awareness Month! It’s our time guys! To each and every one of you who has taken on the role of being …
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Caregivers Are Heroes
It is National Heroes’ Day here in Jamaica and when I think about real, everyday heroes, I can’t help but think about caregivers. Who is a hero, you may ask? Well, according to Merriam Webster, …
World Down Syndrome Day 2020 – “We Decide”…Oh Really?
World Down Syndrome Day 2020 – “We Decide”. All people with Down Syndrome should have full participation in decision making about matters relating to or affecting their lives. Okay, so I’m just gonna be honest. …
Focus on the Ability, Not the Disability
Down Syndrome is what I call a visible disability…as they see the person, they see the disability, and of course every preconceived notion presents itself. Something happened the other day that reminded me why it’s …
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – I Ask
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the US and the theme for this year is ‘I Ask’. This year’s theme is all about consent…why it’s important to ask for someone’s consent, how to ask …
Disability Day of Mourning – March 1
The International Disability Day of Mourning (DDoM) is recognized worldwide every year on March 1st. People across the globe join to remember persons with disabilities who were murdered by their parents/caregivers/family members. Yep…you read right…murdered…and …
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day…But What is Down Syndrome?
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day…a day when we educate society on what Down Syndrome (DS) really is and not what they assume it to be. So, what is Down Syndrome? It took me …
Employment for Adults with Down Syndrome
Employment for adults with Down Syndrome (DS) has been and continues to be an uphill battle, especially for those of us who live in countries that are slow to progress in relation to all things …
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month Everyone! O…K…what happens now? If you happen to live in a similar country like mine (I live on the island Jamaica), then you can hardly tell it’s Down Syndrome Awareness …
