Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week.
Living With Cerebral Palsy: A Husband’s Perspective – A local story with the rarely-heard voice of a spouse
Disabled archer uses teeth to win medals, heal wounded soldiers – As Mr. Andi always says, you can’t always choose what happens to you, but you can choose your response.
Two friends with Down Syndrome to make history by completing the LA Marathon – You know I can never resist a marathon story involving individuals with disabilities! The most interesting part of the story, though, is how they say the training has impacted her.
Researcher, 17, conducts Down syndrome study – A thought-provoking look at how young people with Down syndrome perceive themselves
Man defies cerebral palsy to conceive a novel and inspire others – Technology opens doors that just a few years ago would have remained shut.
Oldest Man with Down Syndrome Lives to 83 – But he’s not the oldest PERSON…
Photo of the Week:
Update: Thanks to Donna for letting me know the L.A. Marathon link wasn’t working. It’s been fixed.
Adorable! Nice swing and muscle definition…..
Love the photo of SK!
The link to the LA marathon piece was not working when I clicked, but I did google and read it – do you know if they succeeded? I couldn’t find a follow up piece online.
Also, did you read that the 17 year old doing the research on behaviour and association only sleeps 4 hours a night! I need some of her energy!
Thanks for sharing, as always, Andi!
Armenta does not have an official time listed. Mendoza’s finish time (chip) was 7:25.