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Inspirations

We've saved a spot on our site for these especially inspirational stories.  They touched our soul and hope they do the same for you!

'High School Musical' production takes social inclusion to new level
Daily Herald
While the original movie aims to break down social stereotypes and cliques, this presentation tackles breaking down perceptions of people with disabilities.

‘A great blessing’ – Student with Down syndrome inspires ...
Catholic Online - Bakersfield,CA,USA
... STUDENT WITH DOWN SYNDROME WALKS WITH CLASSMATES – Ben Stevick, center, a 17-year-old sophomore at Mount St. Joseph High School ...

Check out this recent video from CBS News about a couple's decision to move forward with their pregnancy despite a positive test for DS.  Very moving!

My Brother Is Not His Disability
Newsweek
Last July, I took a car trip with Kevin, my 15-year-old brother. The music was blasting and the sun was shining through the windows, warming our faces.

Special Gymnast Floors 'em at Cambridge
Boston Herald
Kristina Adams didn’t score a point for the Cambridge Rindge and Latin gymnastics team this season. Her contributions can’t be measured with a scorecard.

Independence Day Every Day
Chelmsford Independent - Concord,MA,USA
Lisa Hannaman knows she's different. She was born with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes mental retardation and abnormal facial features. But that hasn't stopped the 29-year-old woman from achieving independence and success....

The Heart of the Team
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Tim Larson set down the two baskets of water bottles he'd just filled, a job he would earnestly repeat time and again during this Friday night high school football game....

Photos reflect special vision
Kentucky Post - Covington,KY,USA
... and another Maly took of a waterfall in Puerto Rico will soon hang in the reception area of the Inclusion Network, where Maly, who has Down syndrome, works one ...


 

 


 
 

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