by Guest Writer | Jul 3, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs
In 2007, when we, a group of mothers of disabled children from Wokingham, Berkshire, announced to our community that we wanted to open a community centre for our children and others like them, it was perhaps surprising that anyone believed us. I think it was our...
by Erika Petrie | Jul 1, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs
This Morning on the BBC, there was a very moving interview with James and Heidi Crowter, both young individuals in their 20s with Down Syndrome, who in a few days time after the restrictions of lockdown have been lifted somewhat, will be tying the knot. Taking a look...
by Erika Petrie | Jun 29, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs
At the end of February, Heidi Crowter, a young 24 year old woman with Down Syndrome launched a landmark case against the UK Government because current abortion law now allows abortion right through to birth for conditions such as: Down Syndrome, cleft palate and club...
by Guest Writer | Jun 29, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs
We met Erika, Julia and Miki at church after our Great Escape to Dorset in 2014. The church was like a sanctuary to us after a protracted battle to save Nathan’s human right to eat! The words of a particular service helped release tears of hurt, fear and sadness at...
by Guest Writer | Jun 17, 2020 | Current Affairs, Events
Written for World Down Syndrome Day 2019 by Tatty Bowman with complete inspiration from George Bowman. #LeaveNooneBehind I am George. I am nearly 15 years old and I am loved. My daddy comes into my bedroom every morning chanting my name. I love that man so much. I...
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