“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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In part one of my two-part blog, I introduced you to Brittany Harrison and her very special dog, Avery, who is deaf. Brittany had come up with the idea of creating a Special Pups Day Camp for children with special needs through caring for Avery and growing up with a cousin who has autism. The Special…
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I went into labour with our second child in February 1994. We gave birth to a boy. My husband and I already had a girl. So we were very happy to be rounding out our family with his birth.My husband actually jumped for joy. After all, isn’t it most fathers’ desire to want a boy? We were on top of…
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