Lightening up ... a little

Here is a bit of fun to lighten up some of the more serious thinking Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Month sometimes requires.

The first one has both lighthearted and more serious intent, but it is presented in a fun way, by an understanding and pretty cool Dad. You can join the Facebook group to see your own daily dose of Just Jessica ...

Dad Starts Each Day Drawing Comic of Daughter With Down Syndrome
Melissa McGlensey, The Mighty, 13th October 2015

Jessica Wills may have Down syndrome, but she’s still “just Jessica.”
The 15-year-old from Stratford, Connecticut, is the inspiration behind her father’s ongoing comic, called “Just Jessica” ...

A little extra

Conny Wenk is a German lifestyle photographer, well known internationally for her work with children and adults with Down syndrome, and the calendar she produces. Her 'A Little Extra' blog has moved to an Instagram account, connywenk, where she posts a photo each day with the hashtag #alittleextrabyconnywenk