Just look at those adorable almond shaped eyes. If you were watching the season premiere of Glee tonight you saw Sue Sylvester’s adorable new baby girl briefly at the beginning of the show. But….you may have overlooked one small detail about her adorable new daughter. (Warning, spoiler alert ahead.) Did you notice that Sue Sylveter’s baby has a little something extra? As [Read More…]…
Dear Florida, Please Stop “Warehousing” Children With Special Needs And Violating The Americans With Disability Act
As a father of son born with Down syndrome, I’m angry, sad, and hurt after reading a recent article in The Miami Herald about the State of Florida “warehousing” (yes, warehousing!) a large number of children with disabilities in “hospital-like” institutions, and their follow up article entitled “Florida’s way: Nursing home profits trump sick kids’ special needs.” “Hundreds of children [Read More…]…
The Best Push Toy In the Whole Wide World: The Stride-to-Ride Dino!
Ok, so maybe this push toy isn’t the best one in the World, but the Stride to Ride Dino is the best push toy I’ve ever seen for a child learning to walk on their own. After you read my little ‘mini-review’ at the end of this post, be sure to let me know if you agree, or [Read More…]…
How My Child With Down Syndrome Learned To Drink From A Straw Cup
Noah’s making a straw look easy today! If you watched today’s video you may be wondering why in the world he’s “drinking” his baby food through a straw through! I’ll explain why at the end of this post. I’ll also tell you about how it’s a great oral motor exercise that you can do at home [Read More…]…
American Airlines Doesn’t Want People With Down Syndrome To Fly First Class?
This is the 3rd story I’ve posted like this. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m becoming more sensitive to stories about people with Down syndrome being treated unfairly, or if the media is just starting just starting to report more stories like these. Either way, I think this story deserves to have some attention. American Airlines refuses to allow [Read More…]…