Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month!!

I'm so excited to celebrate this year and help educate others about Down syndrome. I am making it my goal this year to raise awareness through education about Down syndrome and totally awesome individuals with Down syndrome. I also want to welcome questions. I may not be an expert yet, but I know more about DS than I ever expected to! If I can't provide an answer, I would be happy to find one for you. Thanks to so many of our new contacts, I know many experts. Don't worry about a question you may think is offensive or silly, just ask.  It's always better to be educated and work to end stereotypes than to just wonder silently. I had a really close friend ask me why people with DS all look similar. While I know Jacob looks like us Hoffs and Belluominis, I enjoyed being able to explain the science to my friend - as best as this English teacher could.

Here is my first example of a totally awesome individual with Down syndrome (other than Mr. Jacob, of course). If you have 8 minutes to watch this video, please do. I promise you will enjoy it. Andrew is such a kind, determined young man. 

Also, check out his clothing at Group Hug Apparel.  I definitely plan to support his passion for helping others, while passing on a great message to "Be strong, rock on."