down syndrome & the undomesticated diva
the story of an amazing boy with down syndrome
If you need to know more about Down Syndrome, watch this story. Kids with DS can do anything they set their minds to, and Mr. Harrison certainly has a mind of his own. I hope he can someday run a business just like Ashley DeRamus. She is definitely one of Harrison’s Heroes.
http://www.wsfa.com/story/22829503/hoover-woman-with-down-syndrome-creates-unique-clothing-line
Harrison meets Ms. Senior Jacksonville Contestant Dorothy Gibson.
Harrison met State of the Reunion host Al Letson at the One Spark Festival in Jacksonville. We had a great time, and Al was nice enough to take a photo with Harrison!
I was so excited when this video came across my Facebook feed. A 10-year-old British girl created a video featuring her 7-year-old sister who happens to have Down Syndrome. I love how the production shows the love these beautiful sisters share, and I am incredibly impressed by their talent. Thanks for rocking that extra chromosome for all the world to see! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZF1rknJU-U
As we wrap up celebration of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), I am catching up on stories in the news about people with Down Syndrome. The story of Tim Harris of Tim’s place has been especially intriguing. Tim, a 27-year-old man with Down Syndrome, owns and operates a restaurant in New Mexico and made news headlines across the country last week. Click here to view an article about Tim’s Place on the Today Show’s website.
However, NPR’s coverage of the Tim’s Place story stole my heart. In an interview with Tim and his father, the public radio station let us hear Tim’s story in his own voice…and his own words. I heard the story last week while getting ready for work, and it brought tears to my eyes. As I listened again writing this post, I am again crying knowing that Harrison has the whole world in front of him, just like Tim.
Click here to hear why Tim is my superhero…in Tim’s very own words.