Monthly Archives: October 2015

Presume Brilliance

Posted on October 29, 2015 by whoopsiepiggle

Two years ago when Max and I attended our first National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) convention, Lyra was 11 months old and I was panicky. I felt we had a small window to engage her mind, teach her body to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Lyra's Latests, Uncategorized | Tagged 2015 NDSC convention, Down syndrome, Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, Down syndrome self-advocates, Megan Bomgaars, Pat Winders, Ruby's Rainbow, Sarah Savage Cooley, Stuttering King Bakery, Talk Tools, Tim Harris, Tim's Big Heart Foundation | 2 Comments

Lyra’s Meme: People-First Language

Posted on October 6, 2015 by whoopsiepiggle

In case you missed it on the Whoopsie Piggle Facebook wall, here is the meme created with the help of my friends, photographer Shane Wynn and text-adding queen Tiffany Stafford. Since October 1, just five days ago, it has been … Continue reading →

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Posted in Lyra's Latests, Uncategorized | Tagged Down Syndrome Awareness Month, people-first language | 2 Comments

Monthly Archives: October 2015

Presume Brilliance

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Lyra’s Meme: People-First Language

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