Children's disability back on the agenda

Earlier this week, when she posted on Mumsnet, I bet Riven Vincent didn't expect to be all over the news today. But it's captured the imagination, not least because Riven met David Cameron in the election. In fact, it was another meeting that caught the headlines. Please think about Riven and so many other people who have children with disabilities. This is an important moment in looking at ourselves and considering what sort of society we are. But don't take my word for it - look at my friend's blog

Proud family - Xmas show

I’ve held back from writing this because I don’t want it to be too mushy. Oh, alright then; a proud family was in the audience to see Stan perform in the Xmas show last week. His fantastic cousin was in the front row, gesturing all of the actions. This was, however, the only help he needed. Stan was on stage, but vitally, without a learning support assistant ~ and he was fantastic. It was a real “If I’d have known on the day he was born” moment. And a great advert for mainstreaming education (for those that want it). It was a brilliant moment; there wasn’t a dry eye in our family. (alright, his bro was cool about it).

Family Guy

Family Guy has been made famous by Sarah Palin who complained because it has a character with Down’s in it. The actor is Andrea Fay Friedman. I saw a small part of an episode the other night and Andrea was back in it. What a brilliant way to cover learning disability. Great script.

Mom - will they have Down Syndrome in heaven?

http://aprilanecdotes.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/mom-will-i-have-down-syndrome-in-heaven/

Trisomy Films presents 'Up Syndrome'

These films are great - they appear to have been made about ten years ago but only edited and You Tubed recently............

Film one

Film two

Touchdown's

Last Friday the Snohmish Panthers lost to the Lake Stevens Vikings 35-6. Ike Ditzenberger, a junior, scored the only points for Snohmish on a 51 yard touchdown run in the closing seconds of the game.

On instructions from their coach, Vikings defenders not only let Ditzenberger score, but made the play look real with several diving attempts that always came up just a little short of stopping Ditzenberger's emotional run.

Watch the film here

Couples sue doctors for failing to diagnose Down’s Syndrome

Couples sue doctors for failing to diagnose Down’s Syndrome

Here's another way to look at it;
Tell It Right, Start It Right Campaign - Down's Syndrome Assn