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Daenan’s story (Down & Beautiful) by Mayke Lodewijk

Daenan’s story (Down & Beautiful) by Mayke Lodewijk

by Guest Writer | Apr 9, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

Daenan was born on 30th March 2013 in room number 13 and on a snowy white day within 2 hours and 55 minutes. His midwife’s last name was ‘Angel’ and we really felt as if an Angel was sitting on our shoulders, because at birth Daenan came out legs...
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...
My Story with spina bifida by Matt Foster

My Story with spina bifida by Matt Foster

by Guest Writer | Apr 3, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

My Name is Matthew and I am 40 years old. I was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in 1981. My childhood experiences are sketchy, but I remember my life as a teenager/adult being very frustrating at times. I went through phases wondering why me, why did this...
Overcoming Homelessness by Nick Wood

Overcoming Homelessness by Nick Wood

by Guest Writer | Apr 3, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

A formerly homeless man wants to ‘make up for lost time’ by starting his childhood dream of having an ice cream business Nick Wood, originally from Bognor, lived homeless in Brighton for eight years in total and has said it is “now or never” for him in his...
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...
Ollie’s Story  – Feature Article – World Down Syndrome Day 2022 by Jo Sims

Ollie’s Story – Feature Article – World Down Syndrome Day 2022 by Jo Sims

by Guest Writer | Mar 20, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

I’d like to share with you the best present I ever received; I just might not have realised it at the time. Let me introduce you to my first-born child, Ollie. Ollie is 10 years old now and was a much-wanted child. Myself and his father were both very excited to be...
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