Molly isn't even a year old and is already raising awareness (with her mom, Abby) on the news! In case you missed it, check out this morning's Good Day Columbus story by reporter Alissa Henry. Abby's story is just one of the reasons DSACO's Ds Medical Edge efforts are so important to continue. Our goal is to ensure...
This story was submitted by Lisa Pallini about her daughter, Ella's inclusion in church. Inclusion was not even in my vocabulary when my daughter, Ella, was born. The older she gets the more I appreciate all the adjustments that have been made for her. When she was born she went to our church nursery like every...
Thank you to Lauren's mom, Debbie, for sharing this heartwarming story about inclusion at tennis camp! My daughter, Lauren, has Down syndrome and is now 19. Since 2010, she has been attending No Limits Superstar tennis camp in Lancaster. This camp is operated through Lancaster Parks and Recreation. Since this camp is inclusive of athletes of ALL...
My son Alex – High School Tradition Maker Written by Alex's dad, Jeff Since my son Alex was a small child, whenever he became excited he would furiously rub his hands together. He would rub them so hard that, combined with his very dry skin, I was concerned he might start a fire! Over the years we became...
The story below was written by Paul's dad, Ron. We thank Ron for sharing this story with DSACO! Nearly every weekend for the last several years, when the weather cooperates, Paul and I head to one of the many nearby parks in central Ohio for a hike in the woods. It gets us outdoors and provides...
The 2016 Columbus Buddy Walk was our very first Buddy Walk that we get to participate in. My family and I were so thrilled and have been working so hard to fundraise and add members to our team, Norah’s Force! When DSACO advised they were going to have Columbus Buddy Walk yard signs, I was so proud...
Benny was born May 31, 1984. I remember that day with two emotions: One as a proud father and second a confused parent. The nurse told us that Benny had Down syndrome and that he would be no more than just a vegetable. I wasn't sure what to think, but I wanted to take him home and try....
We always love a good inclusion and acceptance story! The blurb below was submitted by Julia, Carson's mom. Carson participated in The Kid’s Fashion Show for Fashion Week Columbus on October 8th. He, along with other boys, were dressed in designs by HOMAGE. Announcer WBNS-10TV - Columbus, Ohio news reporter, Brittany Begley said, “Carson just brought...
Today's story was written by Regina, Jenny's mom. She talks about how Down syndrome does not define Jenny or her abilities. She is accepted in her community as Jenny, not by her disability. As a single parent, it was hard to be as committed as I wanted to my daughter’s school functions. One time, I received a...
The Diagnosis Experience I Never Had for My Son With Down Syndrome By Melody Bogan I recently attended a class with genetic counselors in training at a local college. Several families, including myself, were asked to be actors in adjoining patient rooms receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome for our newborns. My nerves were shot and I...