Today’s guest is Lisa Matto. She is a mother of an inspiring woman with Down Syndrome who lives life to the fullest! She believes whole heartily that individuals with disabilities should be included in everything and not told they can’t because of their disability. She wrote her own book describing her experience of raising her daughter and all the joys and hardships that came along. 

 Book Details: 

Title: Up Side of Downs

Author: Lisa Matto

Description: telling the story of her daughter, Marlee, is about sharing her sense of

wonder and delight with a broader audience. Marlee has an infectious smile, big heart and mischievous sense of humor. She also has Down Syndrome.

The Up Side of Downs, Lisa’s first published book, tells Marlee’s story through a series of hilarious and heartfelt anecdotes that capture exactly what the title suggests.

Lisa said, “Marlee would get herself into situations that were sometimes really funny, and sometimes really nerve-wracking.” When she would recount these stories to family and friends, they would often tell her that she needed to write it all down. Eventually, there were enough stories to compile into a book. The book not only highlights the adventures of Marlee, but also the incredibly inclusive neighborhood, community, and school district where she grew up.

Get your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Up-Side-Downs-Lisa-Matto-ebook/dp/B08XWSVXJS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1KXTLSEC5PNPS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.crMFlCYxJEu74DFI--o0DtNnV2fAODN2kFGTYl0TsBbQ2ys0A3i7kIGr3W4DFfXqnAkysPX0AYXEwgs6orf1Y-UD8JmDux8aB2nDZrKKuswULN78mpjry2RbpM2bm7Avg7KQTyaZqKStzyAV0ylaxAvXCWspl5PuKwiTDHF-7CZ8HW7HmalCkkFUsAzvbNKaQcgQSPpDbZ3jOZyDHLqdNzAWatzsGb83VwdIBJdbifI.B2Iovp5b8MH5rrNYewXUkH_xk3oYFFE_UL9y3ZwI3qE&dib_tag=se&keywords=up+side+of+downs&qid=1712512026&sprefix=up+side+of+down%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-4