Wednesday, October 31, 2012

In The News - October, 2012 (31 for 21, Day 31)

Every month I compile a list of the stories I post on Down Wit Dat's Facebook page. They are stories of activism, of inclusion, of advocacy, of education, of hope and of love.  These are from the month of October.

Legend:
AUDIOindicates an audio clip
APPEAL indicates an online petition or plea
BLOG indicates a blog post
EVENT indicates a scheduled event
LINKS indicates links or resource materials
PHOTOS indicates photos
STUDY indicates a study
THREAD indicates an online discussion thread
VIDEO indicates a video

BLOG
Join the 6th Annual 31 for 21 Challenge


BLOG
October's the new pink
BLOG
Coping With A Mealtime Monster
BLOG
BLOG
Kids with Ds

Makaton symbols and signs for Halloween.
LINKSTop 100 Special Needs Resources on the Web


Could Down's syndrome point the way to preventing Alzheimer's disease?

Henry's Fight for Inclusion
BLOG
I Don't Want Compassion for Kayla
BLOG
On beauty
BLOG
Down Syndrome, Off The Clock


VIDEO
Katy Perry performs a duet with a girl with autism.


Down syndrome baby's family finds support


Adults with Down Syndrome urged to vote


An Open Letter to Ann Coulter

My Special Child: Man Proves Life Down Syndrome Can be Fulfilling




NIH establishes Down syndrome patient registry


BLOG Spread the Word to stop the R Word
BLOG
Downs Syndrome Awareness Month #DSAM2012

One step closer with a Down syndrome patient registry
BLOG Carter's Story

Man with Down syndrome wins right to vote

Special needs: Friends find it hard to complain around me




Down Wit Dat has placed #9 in Circle of Moms' Top 25 Canadian Moms!  Thanks to all who voted! 

Top Special Needs Site

October is finally over;  thanks to everyone that supported me through this year's 31 for 21 Blogging Challenge.  It was a busy month; not only did I blog every single day, but I managed to work full time, work 25 hours of overtime, help keep three boisterous kids fed and dressed and still managed to avoid the cold that everyone seems to have.  A special thanks to my husband, who put up with proofreading and my self-imposed deadline crabbiness.  

On a more personal note, today is our 15th wedding anniversary (yes, on Hallowe'en).  Happy Anniversary honey!  I love you.



This month, our Medical Monday posts were featured on Downs Side Up.  Thanks Hayley!


We had our eighth T-21 Blog Hop on October 21. Join us for three days of excellent blogging on November 21! 

Our Facebook page is approaching 900 fans! Welcome to all our new friends. Please share!

Don't forget our Facebook Group!  Down Wit Dat - The Group is an all inclusive special needs discussion forum.  Join the conversation!

I'm looking forward to judging October's Photo Theme "Happy Hallowe'en!" Results to be posted tomorrow on Down Wit Dat's Facebook page. November's Theme to be announced at the same time.

...And that's the news.  Keep the stories and information coming!

A very Happy and safe Hallowe'en to you and your families!

 

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