In My Own Words is a blog dedicated solely to the stories, reflections, and experiences of people with Down Syndrome as expressed in interviews.
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I'm learning how to be independent. That's the good stuff," says Bradley Matthew Brown, 21, a second-year student in the RISE Program at @JudsonUniversi1, who also happens to be Sam's roommate! Learn more about Brad's #college days: peoplewithdownsyndrome.com @RubysRainboworg @NDSS
Sam's got an internship through the @JudsonU RISE program at Viator Coffee! He hopes to learn some #marketable #skills to gain more #employment #opportunities! @NDSS @WheatonCollege @bonappetit @NADSChicago @NDSC @bittyandbeaus
Who's your hero? Sophie Slack, 18, finds inspiration in visiting this statue of hers--mathematician Katherine Johnson. Sophie's holding the trophy she earned as the 1st person w/ #DownSyndrome to join a #Robotics team in #WestVirginia! @RoadsWvu @WVUCountryRoads @NDSS #inclusion
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An invitation from one of our founding officers and TV presenter, George Webster, to take part in our consultation. The results will be presented to the @DHSCgovuk to help them write effective and meaningful Guidance following the #DownSyndromeAct
consultation.ndspg.org/
“Swim fast,” said co-captain Joey Jurries to his teammates at the start of every varsity meet this year. Seen here with his coaches, Joey even qualified to compete at Wisconsin’s State Championship!
Find out what’s next for this impressive swimmer:
peoplewithdownsyndrome.com
#t21
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John & Mark Cronin have their feet firmly planted in spreading #happiness @JohnsCrazySocks. They bring in more foot traffic by having over 2k #sock designs. Also raise funds for nonprofits, so sock it to everyone you know.
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ALT John, a young man with Down syndrome, is smiling brightly. He is holding a box full with colorful socks.
“When I first stayed in my dorm room, I would wake up every morning at 3 a.m. I would pop up on the pillow, get showered and ready. I was all excited to get to class.” Read more from Luke Drumright: @https://www.peoplewithdownsyndrome.com #wdsd21 #InclusionMatters @SVSU
Caleb Prewitt may be only 13 years old, but already he's been a guest on @TheTodayShow, appeared on the big screen in @TimesSquareNYC, and he and his mom have a 27K strong following on @instagram! Read his story: peoplewithdownsyndrome.com #downsyndromeawareness #t21 #inspiration
Love this! Thanks to all the teachers out there! @biscmj
Happy Staff Appreciation Week from our students in the Transition Program! Oh how we miss seeing those faces every day. #ILSchoolsStepUp #YourCommunitySchools #ThankATeacher District 200 Transition Program Vocational Page
"When children with disabilities are educated alongside their nondisabled peers, there are substantial #benefits for the cognitive and social development of all children." #inclusionmatters #inclusion #DownSyndrome
Educational settings where children with #disabilities are educated alongside their nondisabled peers can have substantial benefits for the #cognitive and #social development of all children.
Read about the #inclusion research summary:
bit.ly/2T5Etrh
#DownSyndrome
“Having an extra chromosome makes me, me. It makes me unique. I would never change it because of that. People love me for being myself," says Charlotte Woodward, 29, @GeorgeMasonU junior, @NDSS Community Outreach Associate. Read more from Charlotte: peoplewithdownsyndrome.com
Oct. is #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! David De Sanctis says, "When I first watched the video about Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson and Milton Rosen [his childhood friend], I literally cried." #FriendsRock
Read more from David, Public Outreach Assoc. with @NDSS: peoplewithdownsyndrome.com
Congratulations, Ava!!!
Talk about #MondayMotivation! Ava is going to college! 🥳📚 Congratulate Ava on her acceptance to @pennstate and don’t forget to share your proudest moments with us!
Gabi Angelini, 21, an enterprising young woman with #Downsyndrome who opened @gabisgrounds coffee shop online with her mom two years ago, served up her special brew at the @NDSS Adult Down Syndrome Summit in Detroit! Read more: peoplewithdownsyndrome.com #Entrepreneur
Amen! And . . . Research shows inclusion benefits EVERY student!
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THANK YOU @melissamccarthy FOR HELPING US RAISE AWARENESS ON WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY! #PortsmouthDownSyndrome #LeaveNoOneBehind #InclusionMatters #WDSD19 @DSiupdate @GDSFoundation @GullJane @RichardEGrant @kenross2011 @TheCraggus @pn_mark_waldron @SCBDPortsmouth
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! We are wearing our crazy socks, giving to @NDSS, and celebrating this gift of a guy, and all the wonderful friends we've met along the way!
#WDSD2019 #RUNfor321 #ChooseToInclude #DownSyndromeAwareness #theluckyfew #inclusionmatters #rockyoursocks
Lovely! Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay!
“She’s simply the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And of course, I’m biased because I get to wake up to this beautiful wee person everyday & as her Dad I couldn’t imagine life without her” #WorldDownSyndromeDay @DSScotland #Nina @PeopleWithDS #wdsd19
Congrats Kiran and Bridgette!!!
Congrats to our @dailyherald DuPage County Leadership Team Honorable Mentions - Kiran Daniel (North) and Bridgette Garnache (South)! goo.gl/ygxNyZ #YourCommunitySchools @biscmj @dave_claypool
Amen! A job is so much more than a pay check! So glad for your leadership @cathymcmorris on the #ABLE to work legislation!
Cole reminds me every day of the value & potential of every human life. He’s inspired my work on Capitol Hill. I’m excited that bc of my bill in #taxreform, people with disabilities have more opportunities to explore work in America’s booming economy. #CPAC2019