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T21 Blog Hop #18

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Welcome to the Tuesday T21 blog hop!

We are so glad that you have stopped by for a visit! We encourage you to look through some of the great posts shared by our readers and then take the time to read those that interest you. If you are adding to our list, thank you for sharing your Down Syndrome- or Early Intervention (Speech/Physical therapy) related posts with us. It’s so much fun to read your hints, tips, and happenings. We hope you have fun exploring all the great posts everyone has shared with us.

Please note that only posts related to this topic are allowed to keep the content relevant to interested readers.

Here’s how it works…  Each week the Hop will open on Tuesday mornings every week and run until Thursday evenings when it will close.  Once closed the hop can no longer be added to for that week (you will have to wait to add till the following week).  You are STRONGLY encouraged to visit the posts of others and connect, comment and share any content you feel is fitting.  Do follow along here so you can be made aware when the blog hop goes live.

Each week the most popular post will earn a featured spot for the following week for all to see.

Okay, so with the technicalities out of the way…let’s get hopping!

FEATURED POST THIS WEEK:  People with Down Syndrome are Unique Individuals…

Be sure to visit Bean Post Farmstead for more awesome posts too!

People with Down Syndrome tend to be lumped together, as if they are all alike.  Nothing could be further from the truth!

People with Down Syndrome have more in common with family members, than with other people who have Down Syndrome

 

Yes, there are several physical markers that are shared by people with Down Syndrome, and there are a lot of similar quirks, or mannerisms that seem to be prevalent in most, but, truth be told my kids with Down Syndrome have more in common with their siblings and other family members than they do with others with Down Syndrome. (keep reading)

Be sure to follow along @beanpostfarmstead on Instagram too!

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T21 Blog Hop #17

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Welcome to the Tuesday T21 blog hop!

We are so glad that you have stopped by for a visit! We encourage you to look through some of the great posts shared by our readers and then take the time to read those that interest you. If you are adding to our list, thank you for sharing your Down Syndrome- or Early Intervention (Speech/Physical therapy) related posts with us. It’s so much fun to read your hints, tips, and happenings. We hope you have fun exploring all the great posts everyone has shared with us.

Please note that only posts related to this topic are allowed to keep the content relevant to interested readers.

Here’s how it works…  Each week the Hop will open on Tuesday mornings every week and run until Thursday evenings when it will close.  Once closed the hop can no longer be added to for that week (you will have to wait to add till the following week).  You are STRONGLY encouraged to visit the posts of others and connect, comment and share any content you feel is fitting.  Do follow along here so you can be made aware when the blog hop goes live.

Each week the most popular post will earn a featured spot for the following week for all to see.

Okay, so with the technicalities out of the way…let’s get hopping!

FEATURED POST THIS WEEK: Does it Make Me Think?

 

Yesterday I spent some time with 2 beautiful little twin girls, I’ve always wanted twins so I was in my element.💗💗

Later that day I was asked….

“Does it make you think what things could have been like?”

I can’t remember exactly what I replied, I kept it short and sweet, but I thought I would share with you how I would answer that question, now I’ve thought about it some more….(read the rest)

Follow along Claire and her family on instagram too @clairemorethanjustmum

Now, on to this week’s hop.  Please leave your link below:

October Down Syndrome Awareness Facts Day #20

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I have to admit that everywhere I go I am hypersensitive to seeing individuals with Down Syndrome. I love connecting with others. I search the face of every baby I see in public and feel compelled to say hello each time I see an individual, whether old or young, who happens to have an extra copy of chromosomal material like my Cedar.

This connection runs deep and without a word we understand each other on a level that parents of typical children can not quite grasp. We truly are part of the Lucky Few.

October Down Syndrome Awareness Facts Day #19

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Did you know that many states can use the diagnosis of Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome as a screen out tool for individuals who are in need of an organ transplant? I am thankful that my son does not have need of this life-saving operation but others do…

This has so upset families in the disability community that now 14 of the 50 states have enacted laws that prevent the discrimination of this magnitude. Thankfully, Ohio is one of the states who has made it illegal to discriminate against someone with Down Syndrome and not allow them to qualify for a transplant if necessary. The other states who have also enacted this legislation are:

Currently, these states have laws in place that prohibit this discrimination:

Look at the dates though…this is a recent issue that up until now had no legislation to protect individuals like my Cedar from being discriminated against solely based on their extra genetic material.

Source: https://www.ndss.org/advocate/ndss-legislative-agenda/healthcare-research/nondiscrimination-in-organ-transplantation-laws-toolkit/

T21 Blog Hop #16

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Welcome to the Tuesday T21 blog hop!

We are so glad that you have stopped by for a visit! We encourage you to look through some of the great posts shared by our readers and then take the time to read those that interest you. If you are adding to our list, thank you for sharing your Down Syndrome- or Early Intervention (Speech/Physical therapy) related posts with us. It’s so much fun to read your hints, tips, and happenings. We hope you have fun exploring all the great posts everyone has shared with us.

Please note that only posts related to this topic are allowed to keep the content relevant to interested readers.

Here’s how it works…  Each week the Hop will open on Tuesday mornings every week and run until Thursday evenings when it will close.  Once closed the hop can no longer be added to for that week (you will have to wait to add till the following week).  You are STRONGLY encouraged to visit the posts of others and connect, comment and share any content you feel is fitting.  Do follow along here so you can be made aware when the blog hop goes live.

Each week the most popular post will earn a featured spot for the following week for all to see.

Okay, so with the technicalities out of the way…let’s get hopping!

FEATURED POST THIS WEEK: October is… by Trista Park

Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Or, Down Syndrome CELEBRATION month as I have seen it referred to on some social media accounts I follow.

Friends, this is a reason to celebrate! The reason behind this month is to raise awareness about all things related to Down Syndrome. To highlight the beauty in Down Syndrome.

If you have been following any part of my story, you know by now that until Bernadette I had not the first clue about anything related to Down Syndrome. It’s a fact I hate to admit. I look back at that last however many years of my life and I grieve over the fact that I have not had the privilege of getting to know this amazing group of people, until now. (read on)

Be sure to follow Trista on Instagram @mrs_t_park

Now, on to this week’s hop.  Please leave your link below:

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