Happy February, friends! We’re celebrating Black History Month with two of our favorite mamas (and returning guests!), Kelli Caughman and Crystal Lotterberry. Both of these ladies are raising kids with Down syndrome while running their new non-profit organization: The Black Down Syndrome Association. And friends, the work they’re doing is SO good. Today we’re talking about the many inequalities Black individuals with DS face, tokenism vs. intentionality, and how we can advocate and support every member of the DS community.
Note: we had some technical issues during recording.. but this episode was too good not to air. Thanks for understanding, friends!
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Learn more about the Black Down Syndrome Association on their website
Keep up with our guests and the Black Down Syndrome Association
Learn more about the theme of this Black History Month, “Black Resistance” HERE
Join the Black Families Down Syndrome Network group on Facebook or find the DSDN group that’s right for you!
Listen to our previous episodes with Kelli Caughman!
256. Celebrating Motherhood, Advocacy, & Community (w/Black Down Syndrome Association)
255. A Haircut Beyond The Chair w/Vernon Jackson
254. The Next Step: Navigating Healthcare Transitions for Individuals with Down Syndrome (w/ Dr. Emily Johnson)
253. What If You Don’t Feel “Lucky”?
252. Planning For The Future: Involving Siblings In The Decision-Making Process
251. Rethinking What It Means To Be “Blessed” (w/AUTHOR Micha Boyett)
250. Who Has The Right To Use Down Syndrome Or Disability As A Punch Line?
249. One Million Reasons To Celebrate….The Lucky Few Podcast LIVE!
248. Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A Disabled Child (w/Kelley Coleman)
247. The Transition To Adulthood: Fostering Independence, Dignity Of Risk, & Supporting Decision-Making (w/ Amy Julia Becker)
246. Heart Health & Navigating Heart Defects (w/Dr. Lorraine Schratz)
245. Can An Advocate Get It Wrong Sometimes?
244. Love, Advocacy, & A Viral Proposal (w/Matthew Schwab & Lucia Romano)
243. Still, The Best We Can (w/Heather & Josh Avis)
242. Is Inclusion A Privilege?
241. Developing A Down Syndrome Health Instrument w/Dr. Stephanie Santoro
Throwback: Creating Inclusion For All Learners (w/Tim Villegas)
Throwback: Is There Such A Thing As A Difficult Parent?
Throwback: Shifting the Narrative Through Unexpected News Curriculum for Providers (w/Carissa Carroll & Dr. Erin Plummer)
Throwback: Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring Netflix Series (w/ Down For Love Producer Robyn Paterson)
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