Celebrating the efforts in achieving milestones to motivate others
Twelve years ago, a single question about finding a creche for my 10-month old set off a journey I couldn’t have imagined. From that first desperate email to Down Syndrome International to watching KEY collect a Best Swimmer certificate this month. This is a look back at what inclusive education, hands-on parenting and refusing to lower expectations can build…
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KEY is almost 13. He has discovered cooking shows, developed strong opinions and appointed himself MasterChef judge at the lunch table. Watch what happened when his sister presented her dish. Continue reading ‘Six Over Ten’ – Meet KEY at Almost 13
There are things we never forget, some bring a smile to our face and for some, we just shake our heads and wonder what we were thinking. As Bart Cummings put it, ‘in hindsight, everything is much clearer’. Continue reading Learn, Understand and Accept
When we believe, amazing things happen. Today, I am here to encourage you to believe in yourself so much that those around you have no choice than to believe too. As human beings, we are more capable than we sometimes give ourselves and others credit for. Please don’t put a limit on anyone, no matter their circumstances because it is simply not your place to do so. Continue reading It is all possible…
March 21, is a day set aside by the United Nations to celebrate individuals born/living with Down syndrome and to create public awareness about this genetic condition. The theme for this year’s celebration is #WeDecide. In line with this year’s theme, we (yes, you too) hereby decide to support people with Down syndrome to have full participation in decision making on matters relating to/or affecting their lives, which is a human rights principle supported by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Continue reading To Whom It May Concern – Kofi Entsi Yankson
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