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Down Syndrome Project

			"Down Syndrome Project" Female 39 years old Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia United States Last Login:7/25/2008
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Down Syndrome Project's Interests

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Down Syndrome Project's Details

Status:	Married
Here for:	Networking, Friends
Body type:	0' 0"
Zodiac Sign:	Aries
Children:	Proud parent
Occupation:	Project Coordinator

Down Syndrome Project's Schools

Hollins University Roanoke, VA Graduated: 1991 Student status: Alumni Degree: Bachelor's Degree Major: Communications	1988 to 1991
Country Day Sch-Sacred Heart Bryn Mawr, PA Graduated: 1987 Student status: Alumni Degree: High School Diploma	1984 to 1987

Down Syndrome Project's Networking

Film - Production - Producer
We are working on a film to introduce future and new parents to the joy of parenting a child with Down Syndrome/cognitive disabilities.

Marketing - Marketing - Business Development

Down Syndrome Project just got back on the internet after moving and will need some time to catch up!

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Newsweek Article - Down Syndrome (view more)

Another Awesome Video! (view more)

Congresswoman’s Down Syndrome Message (view more)

Another Neat Video - DS Awareness (view more)

Children with Down Syndrome in Demand for Adoption. (view more)

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Down Syndrome Project's Blurbs

About me:
I am a mom on a mission. Currently, 90% of expecting parents that find out their unborn child has Down Syndrome choose to terminate the pregnancy. When we found out our daughter might have Down Syndrome, there was not much positive information about what it might be like to parent a child with cognitive challenges.

I can tell you from experience that so far it has been a joy! We want to show the truth about these wonderful and amazing children. People with Down Syndrome are capable of so much and lead full, happy and quality lives.

Please help us on our mission for education and equality. I am creating a DVD aimed at new and future parents to demystify Down Syndrome and show that it is a far cry from the "end of the world." I want to show the truth and wonder of parenting a child that is "special" in any way, whether cognitively challenged or physically challenged. How many more people will miss out on one of the most wonderful and fulfilling parenting experiences simply because they don't have the information they need? Abortion is still an option, but it is not a CURE for Down Syndrome.

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The Artwork on this page is by Artist Michael Jurogue Johnson. You can visit his page by following this link:

Michael Jurogue Johnson's Page

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Resource Links:
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National Down Syndrome Society
National Association for Down Syndrome
Information for New Parents
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
AHRC
National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS)
The ARC
Down Home Ranch
The New Face of Downs
More DS References
Williams Syndrome Information Site
Down Syndrome - Health Issues
Specially Fit Glasses Frames for Kids w/ DS
Down Syndrome in Arts and Media
Adopt or Sponsor an Orphan With Down Syndrome

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Educational Programs/Toys for Children With Down Syndrome:
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The Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential
Love & Learning - Educational DVDs for Children With DS
Handwriting Without Tears
Talk Tools
Word Whammer

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Free Educational Tools:
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Free Printable Flash Cards
More Free Printable Flash Cards
Literacy Learning Website
Pre-made PECS (pictureboards) and other cool stuff
Speaking of Speech (click on ”materials exchange")

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Links to info on Amazing People With Down Syndrome:
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Eagle Scout w/ DS
Karen Gaffney
Disability World
Aya Iwamoto
Sujeet
Emily's Art
Chris Burke
Firefighter With DS
News Story on Beautiful Couple with DS
Guess who’s cooking Our Dinner - Story
Article on a company that hires people with Down Syndrome
Special Needs Cheerleading Squad

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Please feel free to contact me with any other informative links on Down Syndrome, William's Syndrome or the cognitively challenged.
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