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Read more about the article Penny: Facts About Me That I Believe Are True

Penny: Facts About Me That I Believe Are True

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:October 26, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I asked Penny to share some thoughts about who she is, what matters to her, and what she would like other people to…

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Read more about the article Penny Sharing in Church for DSA Month

Penny Sharing in Church for DSA Month

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:October 11, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Faith/Family
  • Post comments:1 Comment

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…

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Read more about the article Camp PALS | Penny in Her Own Words

Camp PALS | Penny in Her Own Words

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:August 3, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
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Penny had a chance to go to Camp PALS with her friend Rachel after two years of waiting due to Covid. PALS is one of the places where Penny comes…

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Read more about the article Interview With Penny for World Down Syndrome Day

Interview With Penny for World Down Syndrome Day

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:March 21, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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Penny, March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. It’s a day to celebrate the lives of people like you, who were born with Down syndrome. Can you start by telling…

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Read more about the article Penny in Her Own Words: The PATH Process and Planning for the Future

Penny in Her Own Words: The PATH Process and Planning for the Future

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:January 5, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
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I asked Penny if she would be willing to answer a few questions about her experience with the PATH process. These are her unedited responses:  How would you explain what…

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Read more about the article Penny in Her Own Words: Down Syndrome, School, and Friends

Penny in Her Own Words: Down Syndrome, School, and Friends

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:October 14, 2021
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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My name is Penny and I have an extra chromosome because I have Down syndrome.  In my daily life I wake up independently, make breakfast, and go to school. My…

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Read more about the article In Her Own Words: Penny’s Advice to a Student Beginning Ninth Grade

In Her Own Words: Penny’s Advice to a Student Beginning Ninth Grade

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:June 24, 2021
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Family
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I asked our daughter Penny to take a few moments to reflect on her experience in ninth grade. We talked about how there are all sorts of things that happen…

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Read more about the article In Her Own Words: Penny on Being a Bridesmaid

In Her Own Words: Penny on Being a Bridesmaid

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:September 5, 2020
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Family/Parenting
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Penny and I got to be bridesmaids together last weekend in my sister’s wedding. I’m going to let Penny tell you about it in her own words, but first I…

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Read more about the article S3 Bonus | Talking with Our Kids About Race, Justice, Love, and Privilege

S3 Bonus | Talking with Our Kids About Race, Justice, Love, and Privilege

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:July 7, 2020
  • Post category:Family/Parenting/Podcast/Privilege and Race
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How do we talk with kids about race, justice, and privilege? In this follow up to last week’s interview with Patricia Raybon, Amy Julia interviews her three children. Penny, William,…

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Read more about the article In Their Own Words: Penny and William on Technology

In Their Own Words: Penny and William on Technology

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 5, 2019
  • Post category:Parenting
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In their own words! Penny and William have some things to say about children and families and technology. Most of our kids’ friends have some sort of personal electronic device…

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