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Podcast at Forest FM – 21st March 2022 World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Podcast at Forest FM – 21st March 2022 World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

by Erika Petrie | Apr 10, 2022 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Richard Oliff at Forest FM interviews Erika Petrie & Simon Frankland on World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Erika talks about the new articles on the live blog and Simon talks about overcoming the stigma associated with Down Syndrome. Richard also asks Erika about...
The passing of the Down Syndrome Bill / National Down Syndrome Policy Group

The passing of the Down Syndrome Bill / National Down Syndrome Policy Group

by Erika Petrie | Apr 3, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Events, Feel Good

Fionn Crombie Angus As of the 1st of April, the Down Syndrome Bill has got through to the 3rd and final reading in Westminster and will become a law /act following the Queen’s signature. The Down Syndrome Bill has passed all its Parliamentary stages and will...
Shades of Different now has official charity status as of 31st March 2022

Shades of Different now has official charity status as of 31st March 2022

by Erika Petrie | Apr 2, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

As of 31st March 2022, Shades of Different has been awarded charity status and is now a Charity Incorporated Organisation with an official charity number (1198481). We are of course delighted to be finally recognised as a charity, as this means we can do so much more...
Forest FM Interview – Down Syndrome Awareness Month 22nd October 2021

Forest FM Interview – Down Syndrome Awareness Month 22nd October 2021

by Erika Petrie | Oct 26, 2021 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Steve Saville at Forest FM interviews Erika Petrie about Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the new articles on the live blog, her plans for Shades of Different, bringing up Micaela and her incredible ability to live in the moment and her song.
HRB Interview for Down Syndrome Awareness Month       17th October 2021

HRB Interview for Down Syndrome Awareness Month 17th October 2021

by Erika Petrie | Oct 26, 2021 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Christopher Ross interviews Erika Petrie on Hospital Radio Bedside about Down Syndrome Awareness Month and her plans for Shades of Different moving forward as well as playing Miki’s song.
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