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.
Paralyzed Graduate Credits Retiree With Helping Him ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ – A touching and unexpected buddy story
WOBBLY and very FUNNY – Making lemonade out of lemons…
Down Syndrome New Pregnancy Blood Test May Save Miscarriages – I’m linking this article but what I really wanted you to see was the headline. It’s positively Orwellian…and it’s not the only one.
Jetstar refuses flight to disabled woman, saying she couldn’t understand instructions – It’s a common misconception that people with cerebral palsy always have intellectual delays, but it isn’t true.
Photo of the Week:
Refusing to take part in antenatal screening for Down syndrome would save even more lives. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Say-NO-to-Antenatal-Screening-for-Down-syndrome-and-other-conditions/206989609443291