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 …
A Reflection on Dillan’s story by Maya James
As a mother of three very unique and equally precious children, I sometimes struggle with words utilised to describe my middle child Dillan who was born with an extra chromosome. I have been frequently told that he would be ‘my special boy’ to which I tend to...
Interview 14 with Steve Sullivan (series) – the strong bond my daughters have
https://youtu.be/ab1EIfSbs8Y Erika Petrie talks to Steve Sullivan about how her daughters Julia and Micaela (Miki) interact with each other and the storng bond they have...
Atticus’s Story (by Sarah Asquith-Vallance)
A previously unshared story about how a mother’s life was totally turned upside down by the birth of her autistic son and the challenges, joys and blessings this has brought …
A boy with Down Syndrome who has made a difference during the pandemic
A young boy with Down Syndrome in the States, who has cheered people up with his positive attitude, smiles and dancing!
Hanane’s Story
The incredible story of how a woman in Morocco, with a visual impairment following an accident when she was very young, managed to go beyond the bullying and discrimination to turn her life around completely and is now a beacon of light for others!!! Her message: Dare to Be YOU
Interview 13 with Steve Sullivan (series) – how I balance my daughters’ needs
https://youtu.be/9RpSHT_KnQ4 Erika Petrie talks to Steve Sullivan about her daughters Julia and Micaela (Miki) and how she balances their different needs, given Micaela is 'differently able'!
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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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