Tag: Down syndrome
Fireflies and Whoopie Pie: World Down Syndrome Day
March 21st -- 3/21 -- is World Down Syndrome Day. For this week's episode of Fireflies and Whoopie Pie, Cassy talks about learning her...
Fireflies and Whoopie Pie: Building Community With Gigi’s Playhouse
This week's episode of Fireflies and Whoopie Pie features a fantastic local organization helping build the Down syndrome community! Alisha Fitzwater, program director for...
Hey Matt Rife – People with Disabilities as the Butt of...
Comedian Matt Rife has a new comedy special now out on Netflix, just released yesterday. He's an up-and-coming comic whose shows, until now, have...
Resources for Down Syndrome Families in South Central PA
Parenting a child with special needs can be difficult, and it can easily feel like you're doing everything on your own -- and Down...
The Loneliness of Being a Down Syndrome Family
I have an 11-year-old son with Down syndrome, and most days, his extra chromosome doesn't get much attention from me. For the most part,...
Purple Heart Day: Honoring Those Who Gave the Most
Each year, Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th, as a way to honor and express gratitude to the veterans who were wounded...
World Down Syndrome Day: The Time For Inclusion is Now
One of my biggest fears is what will happen after I'm gone. One day, my husband and I will die, and -- God willing...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: What I Wish Other Moms Knew
My 10-year-old son has Down syndrome, one of the most common identifiable causes of developmental disabilities. It's been a journey, raising him, though that's...
It’s National Blood Donor Month — Can You Save a Life?
From the time I turned 16, I was an enthusiastic blood donor. My blood type isn't particularly high demand, but I knew it would...