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BBC Radio Solent Interview with Steve Harris – 21 March 2022 (WDSD)

BBC Radio Solent Interview with Steve Harris – 21 March 2022 (WDSD)

by Erika Petrie | Apr 19, 2022 | Articles, Feel Good, Podcasts

Steve Harris interviews Samantha Samways with Down Syndrome and her mum Sandra, about her hobbies and aspirations and subsequently talks to Erika Petrie about how Shades of Different came about and their plans once it has become a charity, as well as their big charity...
Hope FM Podcast – World Down Syndrome Awareness Week – 25th March 2022

Hope FM Podcast – World Down Syndrome Awareness Week – 25th March 2022

by Erika Petrie | Apr 17, 2022 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Ryan & Dan either side of Erika Ryan Boydon at Hope FM interviews Erika Petrie at the end of World Down Syndrome Awareness Week. Erika talks about Shades of Different being an unincorporated organisation that has almost gained charity status. Ryan asks Erika about...
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...
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