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 …
Raquel Caramello – her story
Raquel Caramello is 16 years old: a model, speaker, business owner, budding philanthropist and community advocate. She is the visionary and creator of her jewellery line. As the CEO and the designer and curator of her jewellery, Raquel chooses jewellery that will...
Mark’s Story—Written by his sister, Sonja
Mark is an adult living with Down Syndrome. He lives a happy and worthwhile life, proud of his work and secure in the love of his family and friends. His sister shares more of his inspiring story below. Employed, living independently, an active member of his...
Woman With Down’s Syndrome Landmark Case Against UK Government Over Discriminatory Abortion Law To Be Heard By High Court
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Woman with Down’s syndrome landmark case against UK Govt over discriminatory abortion law to be heard by High Court The High Court has granted permission to hear a landmark case against the UK Government over the current...
Radio Wimborne Interview for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Kelly Webb at Radio Wimborne interviews Erika Petrie about Shades of Different, how it came about, Miki and the new live blog and the song is aired.
All about Samantha by Sandra Samways
I feel like the luckiest person alive to have such a wonderful family that includes Samantha, and as its Down’s syndrome awareness month I decided to share some of our experiences with you all. Enjoy! First a little bac ground information about our family; Samantha is...
Hope FM Interview 22 October for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Ryan at Hope FM interviews Erika Petrie for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, talking especially about some of the fantastic stories celebrating the achievements of individuals with Down Syndrome on the live blog, as well as playing the song 'Different' and talking about...
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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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