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.
Judge accuses woman with Down syndrome of not acting like a victim in rape trial – Um … WHAT?
New drugs may transform Down syndrome – Big money is in prenatal testing, so it’s good to see that research is progressing that will help those with T21 who are already here.
Suit: Red Tape, Disability Stereotypes Mar Path To Driving – Driving provides freedom and is something many of us take for granted; consider what doors would be closed to you if you weren’t allowed a license.
Illinois model with Down Syndrome gets Oscar pre-party invite – A great story gets even better
College Basketball Manager With Cerebral Palsy Makes A Big Play – These kinds of stories are becoming common in high school and middle school … in college, not so much.
Photo of the Week:
It’s all fun and games until somebody goes splat on the concrete (and someone did):
