In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear about living with Down Syndrome from two different perspectives. Debbie Chandler has Mosaic Down Syndrome, is in her late 50's and is the author of two published poems. Vicki Cabrera is the acting president of the Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild and mom to two sons, Gentry and Phillip. Phillip has a unique form of Down Syndrome different than Debbie's.

 

First, we hear from Debbie who amazed me with her ability to articulate her life and experience with Down Syndrome. Then we hear from Vicki about her PHDSG organization and life as a mom raising a son with Down Syndrome.

 

 

Two Mentioned and Recommended Books:

1. Angel Unaware by Dale Evans
2. A Room of Golden Shells: 100 Works by Artists and Writers with Down Syndrome

 

Quick Episode Summary:

• Meet Debbie!
• When Debbie was diagnosed
• Debbie's best childhood memories
• When Debbie feels left out
• Debbie's love story
• Meet Vicki
• How Vicki serves the down syndrome community
• Vicki's story
• Vicki's advice for you
• What NOT to say to a family with a child with down syndrome
• What Debbie wants you to take away from her story

 

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• Founder, Writer, and Host: Cindy Foote
• Producer: Cassidyy Atkins of Creative Podcast Co.
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• Website Photography: Jackie Maldanado

 

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