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Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio / Our Stories (Page 5)

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Awareness, News
October 28, 2016

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...

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Inclusion, News
October 25, 2016

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...

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Inclusion, News
October 24, 2016

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...

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Acceptance, News
October 21, 2016

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...

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