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The Story of Alex Bell, an inspiring single mother who adopted nine children with Down Syndrome and other learning difficulties

The Story of Alex Bell, an inspiring single mother who adopted nine children with Down Syndrome and other learning difficulties

by Erika Petrie | Sep 6, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

I find this story truly inspiring – a single woman who decided to adopt not one, but up to nine children of which seven with down syndrome and the other two with autism and other life limiting conditions. An incredibly giving and selfless woman determined to...
Fraternal twins with Down Syndrome in the States inspire many…

Fraternal twins with Down Syndrome in the States inspire many…

by Erika Petrie | Aug 26, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

This is the story of Charlie and Milo McConnel, fraternal twins with Down Syndrome, who at only 4 years of age are already inspiring many… Their mum, Julie McConnel set up Instagram and Facebook accounts on social media to show other prospective parents what...
A new restaurant ’21 Grammi’ opened in Brescia, Italy in February, run exclusively by Down Syndrome Staff

A new restaurant ’21 Grammi’ opened in Brescia, Italy in February, run exclusively by Down Syndrome Staff

by Erika Petrie | Aug 19, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

This innovative new establishment inaugurated on 27th February, offers a wide range of options from breakfast to brunch to snacks and aperitif, bakery items, patisserie and delicatessen items to take away, as well as the familiar opportunity to have lunch or dinner...
BBC Radio Solent Interview – 11th August 2020

BBC Radio Solent Interview – 11th August 2020

by Erika Petrie | Aug 15, 2020 | Feel Good, Podcasts

Steve Harris talks to Erika Petrie about Miki’s song and how it came about as an awareness raising project over a four year period…part of the song is also played…
Foxes Academy – the only training hotel in the UK for people with learning difficulties

Foxes Academy – the only training hotel in the UK for people with learning difficulties

by Erika Petrie | Aug 12, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

Foxes Hotel is located in the seaside town of Minehead in Somerset, overlooking the Exmoor Hills. The Foxes Academy programme teaches young people with disabilities vital life skills such as independent living and travel, functional skills like Maths & ICT, as...
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