Stephen Campbell Photography - Disability Project (Personal). Stephen Campbell is a British photographer, and Dad to Elizabeth who has Down syndrome, and multiple serious health issues. He is 'documenting the various ups and downs of caring for' Elizabeth, to reach out to others whose lives are similarly complicated, and as a potential fund-raiser for a service that helps to support his family. Some of the images may be somewhat confronting, but at the same time, Elizabeth's personality, and her family's care for her is beautifully captured.
My Brother Used to Have Down Syndrome, Eva Glettner, Huffington Post, 22nd January 2013
The Social Construction of Selective Abortion, Amy Julia Becker, The Atalantic, 22nd January 2013
At last I've seen the light, Rachel Leslie, Unless (blog) 5th January 2013
Everybody’s buddy returns to O’Hara High School, Kevin Kelly, Catholic Key News, 24th January 2013. A US Catholic high school supports a student with Down syndrome diagnosed with the rare but life-threatening condition Moyamoya, and welcomes him back to school after neurosurgery.
N3lla's Triple Crown. Kelle Hampton, Enjoying the Small Things, 20th January, 2013. Nella's family is celebrating her third birthday with this video record of the support they have received from other families and professionals, and a US based fund-raising initiative. Kelle Hampton is a photographer, and the author of Bloom.
Bullying, stereotypes, and Down syndrome, Matthew, VATTA blog - Canadian Down Syndrome Society, 23rd January 2013
These two articles are responses to the widely circulated news last week of the choice of two Belgian brothers to end their lives in the face of increasing disability (not Down syndrome):
In pursuit of good lives, and good choices, Leah Hobson, Ramp Up, 16th January 2013
Euthanasia: let's look at the bigger picture,Craig Wallace, Ramp Up, 21st January 2013
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