“Anything but sorry: what to say when a baby is born with Down syndrome” is a recent campaign launched by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS). It’s purpose is to change society’s perception that we should be congratulating parents rather than sending our condolences. This got me thinking…
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June is brain injury awareness month. It also marks the beginning of summer – a time when many adolescents and young adults are enjoying the fun and sun, free from the stress of school. Unfortunately, summertime is when the lives of some will forever be changed because of a motor vehicle accident (MVA).…
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Discrimination, defined by the Canadian Human Rights commission, is an action or a decision that treats a person or a group negatively for reasons such as their race, age, or disability. This blog post is about the first experience of discrimination I faced following the birth of our son, with Down syndrome.I…
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