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Down Syndrome NSW
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Friday 24 April 2015

Weekend reading and viewing: 25th - 26th April 2015

Attitude TV
Fun loving fraternal twins Thomas and Matthew Whittington both live with Down syndrome. They may have been born with the same condition, but their development has been quite different. Alison Whittington is a Mum in 18 million - that's the chances of having non-identical twins, both with Down syndrome. Meet her beautiful children and watch the contrast between the twins in this short documentary.

What Linda Said
Dave Hingsburger, Rolling Around in My Head, 22nd April 2015
"... They never let me love anyone. I tried but they always stopped it. It's too late for me now. I'm glad it's not to late for you."

Support for Dads
Down Syndrome Pregnancy
While our book and website focus primarily on the concerns of pregnant moms expecting a baby with Down syndrome/Trisomy 21, dads also play a vital role. Sometimes dads have unique questions based on their specific responsibilities as fathers, so it can also be helpful for them to receive support and hear the stories of other dads ...

We must tackle disability prejudice if all young people are to enjoy the artsNicky Goulder, The Guardian, 9th April 2015
Young people face many barriers that can hinder their access to the arts and culture, such as a lack of family support, a low-income background, preconceptions of what the arts are and who they are for, as well as an individual’s concept of identity. How is this different for young people with disabilities?

7 Reasons to Stop Calling Disabled People Inspirational
Erin Tatum, Everyday Feminism, 15th April 2015
... Throughout my childhood and adolescence, I was called “inspirational” so many times that it became completely devoid of meaning. People who had five-minute conversations with me would call me inspirational without even asking my name ... And if you haven’t thought through this stuff before, then let’s explore all of the reasons why you shouldn’t call disabled people inspirational ...



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