Live Blog
This live blog is about celebrating the inspirational stories and achievements of individuals all over the world who have overcome their ‘different ability’, impairment, stunted growth or otherwise to prove misconceptions are wrong and equality and diversity is the way forward… please enjoy, share and comment thank you …
Niam’s Story – a letter from his mum Aarti
In this letter, Aarti hopes to encourage new parents of babies with Down Syndrome to look towards the bright future that lies ahead. To all the new parents who have been blessed with a child with Down Syndrome, I am writing this letter to share my story, to give you...
Mary Elizabeth’s Story
“Our personal journey into this world of autism began just over eight years ago with the birth of our son, Perry. Since the beginning, he struggled immensely. The first thing we noticed was that he seemed very restless. He was always unsettled. He had a lack of...
Release the Genie Interview Erika Petrie
Erika Petrie talks to Paul Rogers about Micaela and her future plans for Shades of Different, as well as her vision for Shades of Different as a charity. https://youtu.be/_x7ElJ52KBI
Alexis’ Story
Alexis Wineman is the first woman with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to participate in the Miss America competition. Alexis was in middle school when officially diagnosed with PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified), but felt “different”...
Jonathan Adam’s Story
The story of an inspirational individual who doesn’t let himself be limited by his ‘different ability’ but uses it to his advantage and to inspire others…
Karmin Shiff: ‘How Multiple Schlerosis and Dysimmune Neuropathy changed my life’ (bilingual article translated by Erika Petrie)
«Ecco come la Sclerosi Multipla e la Neuropatia Disimmune hanno cambiato la mia vita» “How Multiple Schlerosis and Dysimmune Neuropathy have changed my life” La storia di Carmelo Schifignano, in arte Karmin Shiff, porta con sè un ingente carico di speranza e...
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As of 31st March 2022, Shades of Different is now officially registered as a charity incorporated organisation (charity no: 1198481). We aim to raise funds to provide vital therapies and promote better inclusion for differently able children, initially in Dorset and hopefully spreading to other parts of the UK in the future. Please donate as little or as much as you can, knowing that this will really make a difference to these children who really deserve it and can help to make our world a better place.
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