Down Syndrome and a Lack of Ego
When Heather Avis and I talked about being at Hope Heals Camp last summer, she mentioned that what made it so distinctive was the lack of ego present. Heather’s words…
Ordinary Life With Down Syndrome
When it comes to Down syndrome, there are two extremes that get represented in our collective imagination most of the time. There’s the exceptional overcomer, and there’s the burden to…
Penny Sharing in Church for DSA Month
As a part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Penny had a chance to share some thoughts in front of our congregation on Sunday. She talked about what she appreciates about…
TIME | Where Are All the Children’s Books Featuring Kids With Down Syndrome?
We started a conversation over here a few weeks ago about whether or not there are chapter books with main characters who have intellectual disabilities, and I had a chance…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Book Giveaway
{GIVEAWAY CLOSED} Down Syndrome Awareness Month BOOK GIVEAWAY! Enter to win all 9 books, including all 4 of Heather Avis' books, my memoir, and favorite books from: Jillian Benfield, Misty…
S6 E3 | Down Syndrome and Belonging with Heather Avis
“You belong here, as you are, who you are. Come be in this place with us.” Down syndrome advocate and author Heather Avis joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Begins
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! It’s a month to celebrate the lives of people with Down syndrome. It’s a month to continue to advocate for the significance of people…
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Why Changing the R-Word Only Matters So Much
Essay Quick Link: New Proposal In Congress Would Remove ‘Mentally Retarded’ From Federal Law I grew up hearing the R-word from other people. “I’m so ___” or “You’re such a…
Main Characters With Intellectual Disabilities in Chapter Books
Are there any chapter books with a main character who has Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities? I’m so grateful for books like RJ Palacio’s Wonder, which is a fantastic…
A Good and Perfect Gift Turns 11!
Eleven years ago, A Good and Perfect Gift was published. I still hear from readers regularly who have discovered this book and reach out to tell me the way it…
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