We love our friends with Down syndrome (many of whom have been on this show) who are doing BIG things in the world! Representation is important and we are cheering them on! But what about the people with DS who aren’t running marathons or starring in movies? Does society see them as important too? Or does our world only see people with DS as valuable when they accomplish something big? There is a lot to explore here. That’s why we sat down and chatted with Justin Hawkins, a PHD candidate at Yale University, a sibling to Jenna, his sister with Down syndrome, and the author of “Dignity Beyond Accomplishment.” We’re talking about growing up with Jenna, ableism and acceptance, and why he wants to “severe the connection between dignity and accomplishment all together.” If you’ve ever wanted a deep dive into the inherent worth of people with disabilities, this one’s for you.
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SHOW NOTES
Read Dignity Beyond Accomplishment by Justin Hawkins
Read more from Justin at justinryanhawkins.com
Listen to Episode 99: Our Response to "The Last Children of Down Syndrome" by Sarah Zhang
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174. Learning About the Down Syndrome Learning Profile! (ft. Jessica Kuss from the National DS Society)
173. EVERYONE BELONGS by Heather Avis (Behind the Scenes of Her NEW Children's Book- Out NOW!)
172. Defining Ableism, Allyship & Advocacy + Redefining "Inclusion" - ft. Dr. Priya Lalvani
171. What does belonging actually mean? (Storytelling Tour Recap with Heather + Josh Avis!)
170. Why I Became A Pediatrician for Individuals with Down syndrome (ft. Dr. Kishore Vellody)
169. The Harm in Using People with Disabilities As "Inspiration" in Clickbait Viral Videos
168. When is it time to have "the talk" with your child with Down syndrome? (ft. Dr. Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L)
167. Raising A #BossLady (ft. Rebecca Kutcher)
166. An Interview with An #IronFamily - ft. Jazmine & Chad Faries + Patrick Longstreth
165. Delivering HOPE w/A New DS Diagnosis (ft. Rick Smith, father + advocate!)
164. Choosing Your (Summer) Battles
163. What does success mean to you?
162. What happens after high school? (Ft. Val - Recent OT Grad + TLFP Producer!)
161. Let's Talk About Abortion & Disability
160. Organ Transplant Discrimination Against People with Disabilities (ft. incredible advocates!)
159. The Trouble With Self-Care
158. Faith, Healing, & Disability, ft. Amy Julia Becker (Mother/Author)
157. Sibling Dynamics & Down Syndrome
156. From Special Educator to Education Advocate, ft. Markeisha Hall
155. A Candid Conversation About Raising a Child with A Dual Diagnosis
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