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  • A Letter to My Thirteen-Year-Old October 29, 2026
  • It Does Get Better: 12 Years of KEY July 21, 2026
  • CRPD at 20: A Reflection on Rights, Reality and the Road Ahead June 17, 2026
  • They Call Me Strong. Some Days I Borrow It May 28, 2026
  • ‘Six Over Ten’ – Meet KEY at Almost 13 May 10, 2026

About Debbie’s Key

Debbie’s KEY is the chronicle of one mother’s (Debbie Mangortey) journey raising Kofi Entsi Yankson (KEY) born with Down syndrome. Follow our story of therapy, milestones, community outreach and the daily reality of raising a child with special needs in Ghana. Through KEY Therapy Drive, we bring therapy awareness to underserved communities across the country. Simply because every child deserves a fighting chance.

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Who would have thought…?
321 KEY!, Getting Real With Debbie

Who would have thought…?

On January 1, 2020, who would have thought the year would turn out the way it did? A year that we were socially and physically distancing but brought together digitally. It was a year of discoveries for us…. Continue reading Who would have thought…?

Our day, our day…
321 KEY!, Getting Real With Debbie, Parents' Forum

Our day, our day…

Disability is part of the human experience. it has been said that, at some point in our lives, we will be temporarily or permanently impaired! Today, is our day and if you grew up and attended a public basic school, then you know the significance of these words and the song ‘our day, our day…our day!’ 🙂 Continue reading Our day, our day…

It is all possible…
321 KEY!, Milestones, Parents' Forum, Therapy Drive

It is all possible…

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…

Precious One, Beloved
Getting Real With Debbie, Parents' Forum

Precious One, Beloved

The non-self concept implies that we are connected to everyone and everything. Whatever we do or not has implications not only on us but everyone and everything else… Continue reading Precious One, Beloved

The Journey So Far…
321 KEY!, Getting Real With Debbie, Parents' Forum

The Journey So Far…

John C Maxwell said, ‘everybody shares their dream but only few shares the journey.’ I chose to share our journey with Down syndrome because it is easier that way and also to give Down syndrome a face and and voice… Continue reading The Journey So Far…

What do you know?
321 KEY!, Getting Real With Debbie, Poetry, Uncategorized

What do you know?

Sometimes we have so much to say we don’t know where to begin. I am in that situation right now and I decided to let my ink lead me and I like where it led. What do you really know? I hope you are ready to learn something new. October is Down syndrome awareness month… Continue reading What do you know?

Getting Real With Debbie, Parents' Forum, Poetry, Speeches

Love is an Action

My last post was on April 29, 2020. A lot has happened since then and have so much to tell you the challenge is where to start! Among the many things that happened, I tried as much as possible to keep and open mind and just about two weeks ago, I discovered poetry! Yes, writing poetry…
Read on and pls tell me what you think….Truthfully Continue reading Love is an Action

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