Tag Archives: Down syndrome awareness

Success Stems from Support Networks for Families with Special Needs

Change can be difficult or even scary. When a familiar routine or people in your life change, it can be unsettling. However, having a network of support around you can help through that transition. That’s what a small group of parents learned when they shared their experiences in regard to transition in their children’s lives at the Parent Mentor Discussion Panel recently. Read More ›

One Little Boy, One Big Impact on a Community

Shon and Brittany Christy have four beautiful children. Beckett, their youngest, was born with Down syndrome. When the Christy family got the diagnosis, they went online to learn more. “All we found were negative resources, and all we heard was what he’s not going to do,” Shon remembered. “But the reality was just the opposite.” Read More ›

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