A comment on Mamamia's article on child models with Down syndrome
Catia Malaquias, Starting with Julius, September 2015
A few days ago, an article appeared in the online publication “Mamamia” titled “The models with Down Syndrome we’re seeing all have one thing in common – Are child models with Down Syndrome really a great win for diversity?” ...
I read it with interest, of course, and I agreed with some of the points that it makes. The article also linked to several videos of the late Stella Young, the Australian disability activist, speaking about the portrayal of people with disability, especially in the media, which so frequently stereotypes, objectifies and exceptionalises ...
Brotherhood and beyond: part 1 and Brotherhood and beyond: part 2
Alex McAuley, The Life that Max Built, 19th August and 3rd September 2015
... It’s only now with the benefit of hindsight that I realise what an exceptional little boy he was. Not only had he been forced to share the limelight with a new baby, this particular new baby was taking a tad more of said limelight than Harry would probably have liked! Harry was being gently, but persistently, nudged off centre stage by the innocent and unknowing Max. One could reasonably have expected this to result in tantrums, jealousy and bad behaviour, but instead Harry, who was not yet two years old, took on the role of big brother, rolled up his sleeves and decided he would help ...
Adventures in Social Inclusion: I'll be there for you ...
My Choice Matters (blog), 14th September 2015Catia Malaquias, Starting with Julius, September 2015
A few days ago, an article appeared in the online publication “Mamamia” titled “The models with Down Syndrome we’re seeing all have one thing in common – Are child models with Down Syndrome really a great win for diversity?” ...
I read it with interest, of course, and I agreed with some of the points that it makes. The article also linked to several videos of the late Stella Young, the Australian disability activist, speaking about the portrayal of people with disability, especially in the media, which so frequently stereotypes, objectifies and exceptionalises ...
Brotherhood and beyond: part 1 and Brotherhood and beyond: part 2
Alex McAuley, The Life that Max Built, 19th August and 3rd September 2015
... It’s only now with the benefit of hindsight that I realise what an exceptional little boy he was. Not only had he been forced to share the limelight with a new baby, this particular new baby was taking a tad more of said limelight than Harry would probably have liked! Harry was being gently, but persistently, nudged off centre stage by the innocent and unknowing Max. One could reasonably have expected this to result in tantrums, jealousy and bad behaviour, but instead Harry, who was not yet two years old, took on the role of big brother, rolled up his sleeves and decided he would help ...
Adventures in Social Inclusion: I'll be there for you ...
Friends and connections are an essential part of anybody's life however for people with disability it's not always as simple as Nidhi Shekeran explores in this piece about social inclusion ...
Glasses for children with Down syndrome
Sipping Lemonade, 12th July 2015
A couple of months ago, we learned that Kate needed glasses.
My first thought (after learning all about her prescription, of course) was: She’ll be adorable in glasses!
My second thought was: Wait — how in the world will we get her to keep them on? (She’s not a fan of anything she deems an extraneous accessory: i.e., hats, shoes, sunglasses) ...
People With Down Syndrome Design Unique Tattoos For Loved Ones
Kimberly Yam, Huffington Post Australia, 17th September 2015
These tats are beyond awesome. In an episode of tattoo reality show "Ink Master" that aired earlier this month, the contestants (all professional tattoo artists) were challenged to ink clients with designs created by their loved ones, who all have Down syndrome. The project not only produced beautiful results, it also moved several of the tattoo artists who were involved ...
"I'm here to get a tattoo of the sign language symbol of 'I love you,' to show the positive impact Joe's had on my life."...
"... I want to get a tattoo of her artwork on me to show I really believe in her as an artist" ...
These tats are beyond awesome. In an episode of tattoo reality show "Ink Master" that aired earlier this month, the contestants (all professional tattoo artists) were challenged to ink clients with designs created by their loved ones, who all have Down syndrome. The project not only produced beautiful results, it also moved several of the tattoo artists who were involved ...
"I'm here to get a tattoo of the sign language symbol of 'I love you,' to show the positive impact Joe's had on my life."...
"... I want to get a tattoo of her artwork on me to show I really believe in her as an artist" ...
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