Category Archives: Self-Advocates
‘Bachelor Pad’ Offers Independence For Men With Down Syndrome – Disability Scoop
Facing a waiting list 12,000 deep to get their adult children into a state certified group home, the parents of seven young men with Down syndrome decided to create their own. Source: ‘Bachelor Pad’ Offers Independence For Men With Down … Continue reading
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Model with Down Syndrome stars in elegant wedding photo shoot – CNN.com
Source: Model with Down Syndrome stars in elegant wedding photo shoot – CNN.com
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Team manager with Down syndrome sinks game-ending 3-pointer against brother’s team – TODAY.com
Player-manager Robert Lewis sunk a game-ending 3-pointer to cap-off his career at Franklin Road Academy. Source: Team manager with Down syndrome sinks game-ending 3-pointer against brother’s team – TODAY.com
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NC ABLE Act: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions
Source: Pages – NC ABLE Program Frequently Asked Questions
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Water Park In The Works For Those With Special Needs – Disability Scoop
Five years after establishing the world’s first fully-accessible theme park, construction is underway on a water park where every attraction promises to be disability-friendly. Source: Water Park In The Works For Those With Special Needs – Disability Scoop
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This Man With Down Syndrome Totally Transformed Himself To Compete In A Bodybuilding Contest
“Bodybuilding is in my blood.” Source: This Man With Down Syndrome Totally Transformed Himself To Compete In A Bodybuilding Contest
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Accessibility Urged On Road To Self-Driving Cars – Disability Scoop
A federal agency is calling on automakers and lawmakers alike to consider the needs of people with disabilities as self-driving cars inch closer to reality. Source: Accessibility Urged On Road To Self-Driving Cars – Disability Scoop
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Nashville jury awards man in altered pics $150K
A Nashville man with Down syndrome was awarded $150,000 by a federal jury on Wednesday. Source: Nashville jury awards man in altered pics $150K
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People With Down Syndrome Write Life-Changing Letters to New Parents | The Mighty
“Your baby will have a wonderful life like mine. Please don’t be scared.” Source: People With Down Syndrome Write Life-Changing Letters to New Parents | The Mighty
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Special student takes CCU homecoming king crown | The Sun News
George “Chip” Mullen was a happy young man Saturday. He saw his beloved Coastal Carolina University football team shutout Alabama A&M with a score of 55-0 while proudly wearing the crown of 2015 homecoming king. Source: Special student takes CCU … Continue reading
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