Beth Gibson founder of Buddy Up for Life joins us this week.

Her program embraces what it means to live with Down syndrome and helps participants live a life that redefines expectations and breaks traditional boundaries.

FULL EPISODE: www.IfWeKnewThen.com

People with Down syndrome, along with their caregivers, respond to one of the big misconceptions out there: that people with Down syndrome can’t learn.

Ability should never be underestimated.
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Our 15-year-old son wrote this poem.
As with everything he does, it is honest and true.
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

7-year-old Ellison and Cincinnati barber Vernon Jackson beautifully connect over a haircut.

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People with Down syndrome bring unique skills, perspectives and value to the workforce.

Let’s push past stereotypes and open doors to opportunity. Because true awareness means building a world where everyone belongs. 🌍💛 💙

#DownSyndromeAwareness #InclusionMatters #HireAbility

Typical kids get the grace to have accidents because “that’s how they learn.” Our children deserve that SAME grace. 💙💛
No shame. No judgment.
Just learning, growing and celebrating every step of the journey. #DownSyndromeAwareness #InclusionMatters #PottyTrainingJourney

This is living and loving.
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After winning the Australian Football League (AFL) championship, Geelong Cats captain Joel Selwood didn’t go straight for the cameras or the trophy. Instead, he made his way into the stands to bring Sam Moorfoot onto the field to celebrate.

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In September of 2017, Frank Stephens testified before U.S. Congress on the importance of Down syndrome research.
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Carl Erskine’s story is bigger than baseball. It’s about courage, compassion and inclusion.
Stephen shared why Carl’s legacy means so much to our family on Brian Baumgartner’s podcast.
Join us: ifweknewthen.podbean.com/e/170-celebr...
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This heartfelt conversation is a reminder of the power of compassionate care and our hope that every family finds a physician who sees their child for exactly who they are.
Listen now - www.ifweknewthen.com
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Let’s support people with Down syndrome in writing their own story.
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Jake Pratt is an inspiring young man who has never let expectations define him.

From scoring a touchdown on his HS football team, to graduating from Clemson LIFE, to working two jobs, Jake continues to show the world what true inclusion & opportunity look like.
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Your student’s education is right. Accommodations are a right, not a favor.

Listen to the podcast: www.IfWeKnewThen.com

We sat down with speech-language pathologist and author Jeaneen Tang to talk about her new book Play Dumb & Sabotage and the powerful ways parents can support their child’s speech development every day.

🎧 Listen now for strategies, compassion and encouragement: www.IfWeKnewThen.com

Dr. Vaish Sarathy joins us to talk about Disability Pride and how it empowers families, strengthens advocacy and reminds us that our kids’ worth is never up for debate.
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So many of us have felt the toll of fighting for our child’s education. This podcast speaks to the heart of that struggle. #EquityInEducation