The upside of Downs...

• The "R" word is used often and without thought usually referring to something someone considers to be "dumb" or "stupid" The word is hurtful, unkind, and disrespectful. Keep in mind that what and how we say things show others what we believe. All individuals are deserving of respect. 
• A person with down syndrome does not "suffer from" is not a "victim of" down syndrome it is not a disease. Saying these things are diminishing to an idvidual who has downs.
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• Remember a person IS NOT defined by their disability. He or she is a person first and for most. So dont refer to a person as a "downsyndrome baby" or "downsyndrome child"
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• Saying such things such as "They are so loving" "they are Always happy" or they tend to be stubborn" its only when we get to know a person we really know what they are like. Dont stereotype.  

Make a difference! The Up side of Downs : )

I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something I can do.

My husband and I recently welcomed a little guy in the world that has Down Syndrome! This brown hair, blue eyed beauty name is Mason! :) I wanted to share with those who I inspire, those who love Mason and those with caring, kind hearts...we recently became a part of donating money towards Down Syndrome Awareness, to educate more doctors, better educational programs, also a cure for Down Syndrome not only for Mason but for those who also have down syndrome!
Let me know if you are interested in participating I would LOVE to send you information!