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 …

Grief, Faith and Surrender by Ruby Stanley

Grief, Faith and Surrender by Ruby Stanley

A poignant and personal story of loss, grief, faith and acceptance. Ruby has found her faith and self confidence through the profound grief she has been through (since her childhood) and her ability to accept, surrender and move on through her faith. A story of profound resilience and hope…faith can get you through even the darkest of times!

Sara’s story

Sara’s story

"I’m Jen, Sara’s mum and along with Sara we’re here to let you know a little bit of Sara’s story. Sara is 14 years old and lives at home with me, her dad, sister Erin and brothers Adam and Aden.  We found out Sara’s diagnosis of Down syndrome after she was born...

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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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