A few months ago we had the chance to attend the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network Rockin’ Mom’s Retreat and meet SO many wonderful women! And our girl Mercedes grabbed a microphone and sat down with a few lucky mamas from the DSDN Black Families group to chat all about diversity within the Down syndrome community! These mamas shared about what it’s like to google “Down syndrome” and not see a picture of a child that looks like yours, how the recent events in the country have continued to shape them, and why they sought out a group for fellow Black families. The DSDN Black Families group has grown to 1,000 members and we encourage you to join them if you are part of this community. We’re so grateful for these mamas sharing more about their experiences in the DS community!
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100. How did we get here?
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98. Looking Back on 2020 & Moving Forward in 2021
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Throwback: Is Inclusion Always the Best Option?
Throwback: Unpacking Privilege & Understanding Intersectionality w/Jalondra Davis
Throwback: Public Speaking & Self-Advocacy w/Matthew Schwab
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96. Handling Holiday Expectations
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