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284. Why Does Inclusion for People with Down Syndrome Have to be a Distant Dream?


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We’ve talked about impactful PSAs that the Down syndrome community has put out over the years. Today we’re talking about the most recent PSA from our friends over at the National Down Syndrome Society, if you haven’t seen it already follow the link in our show notes and go watch their powerful, important, and impactful message and listen to some behind-the-scenes interviews on this weeks episode! We’re chatting with the president of NDSS Kandi Pickard, an amazing couple Jeremy and Audrey featured in the wedding scene, and Jamie Weitzman whose kiddos Hannah and Jedidiah were featured in the crowd at the wedding! We’re talking about every little detail, why it matters, and what we can do to help create this world that we all dream of for people with Down syndrome and that people with Down syndrome and disabilities deserve. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! 

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SHOW NOTES

  • Watch the new NDSS PSA Town 21

  • NDSS 2018 PSA Bridging the Gap

  • Watch the NDSS 40th Anniversary PSA 

  • Check out Jeremy & Audrey’s Non-Profit Down Syndrome Rocks

    Our episode with Kandi Pickard celebrating their 45th anniversary:

    • 262. 45 Years of Advocacy: A Conversation w/ NDSS President Kandi Pickard

    • Our episode with Alex Bolden (who is in the closing scene):

      • 277. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Vote? (w/Alex Bolden & Genevieve Thompson)

      • Our episode with Matthew & Lucia:

        • 244. Love, Advocacy, & A Viral Proposal (w/Matthew Schwab & Lucia Romano)

        • Our episode with Craig & Heather: 

          • 231. Love, Marriage, & Eqaulity w/ Craig & Heather (w/Moms Lisa & Pat)


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            • 47. Planning for the Future w/Phillip Clark from Enable SNP

              • 191. Future Planning for the WHOLE Family - ft. Phillip Clark, Enable SNP

              • Thank you, ABLEnow for sponsoring this episode!

                • 115. How The ABLE Act Supports Your Child's Future (ft. Catherine Beck)


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