Southwest Down Syndrome Association

08/04/2017

Lots of fun!!

07/18/2017

The world's first waterpark for children with disabilities has opened – the pictures are wonderful

In San Antonio

A big thumbs up for this initiative!

09/23/2016

Becca

Becca

Good morning everyone! I am currently in the process of writing a paper about down syndrome and one of things i wld like to bring to my readers attention is the negativity received from doctors during the pregnancy once they assumed the diagnosis of DS for the unborn child. I would love to hear your story's of what happened, the negativity that was given and the options that were provided to you guys. Thank you in advance!!

09/12/2016

BREAKING NEWS! Glass Ceiling Broken at Emmy Awards! | RespectAbility

This is so awesome...and very much deserved!! Congratulations!!

Washington, Sept. 11 – For the first time ever, a series starring a cast with disabilities has won an Emmy Award. Born This Way, which is in its second season on A&E, won for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Series beating out five other series including previous winners Deadliest Catch and Interven...

06/20/2016

The Heartbreaking Story Behind These Purple Butterfly Stickers

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After the death of her twin girl due to anencephaly, Milli Smith set out to find a way to quietly honor the loss of a multiple. Enter, butterfly stickers.

06/19/2016

‘Finding Dory’ will ring true for parents of kids with special needs

‘Finding Dory’ will ring true for parents of kids with special needs

The little fish has a big message for parents raising kids with special needs: Just keep swimming.

05/16/2016

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04/12/2016

Steven Tyler Runs Into Devastated Fan In Drugstore, Decides To Do Something Unbelievably Kind.

Steven Tyler Runs Into Devastated Fan In Drugstore, Decides To Do Something Unbelievably Kind.

A chance encounter at a medical supply store led to a young man with down...Read More »

04/07/2016

Dr. Karen Gaffney: First living person with Down syndrome to receive honorary doctorate - All...

Dr. Karen Gaffney: First living person with Down syndrome to receive honorary doctorate - All...

03/26/2016

'Mommy, What Does the Word Retarded Mean?'

'Mommy, What Does the Word Retarded Mean?'

"I can’t say I was totally prepared for this."

03/22/2016

Some of the board members will be meeting by Sierra Hospital to take a picture by the star on the mountain at around 7:00 tonight. If anyone would lie to join us you are more than welcomed to.

03/21/2016

SOUTHWEST DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

Nobody likes to ask for donations but this is how we have our local events...in celebration of 3/21 please make a donation of $3.21 in support of Down Syndrome awareness, your donations are tax deductible and is fully appreciated!!!
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