The Specials

Dear all
I have just found this British reality show. It is on the net and they encourage people to spread the word through their own blogs. It is hilarious. Four roommates, four of which have DS and one with Williams Syndrome. Here it is their first episode. Check it up!
Also clicking on the circle should, if it works, take you to their page...

The Family Hope Centre

For those looking for extra help.

Dreams come true

One for the basketball fans. This one really illustrates what the great spirit of sports is all about.

Gesture of Love

I am not sure I'll be able to make up for all the lost posts during my flu weeks. I'll try.
And tonight I'll post something sweet, rather bitter-sweet. This ad has won some kind of price at Cannes Film Festival. My friend Sonia has sent it to me. I am afraid I do not know anything else about it. Well except that I, once again wrenched my heart out.

Enjoy!

Gymnastics

Tonight I find myself looking at this girl thinking how daring she is. I wish I had the same power as she has on those arms and legs.

Madonna & R

Dear Ones

I, like most of us, have a bit of a complex relationship with, or rather towards Madonna. For me her posing for GAP kind of clarified things but this is way too much. Touches home too close I suppose. See what you think.

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/10/hey_madonna_its_time_for_you_t.html#comments

Achievements

This is another encouraging story for us parents of children with DS, and anyone else indeed.

Courage

It takes a lot of courage to do what this woman has done.

Becci's Poem

I don't know if you have ever heard that "Friends don't count chromosomes"
This poem is just about that.
You may need to hear it twice!

Self advocacy

Hi there!
I hope you are all enjoying these little videos. The one for today is, in my humble opinion a must see.
Hope you agree.

And finally... DANCE

Dear all

I am proud to present this dance school from Madrid, Spain.
I have also found that the Boston Ballet has a program in collaboration with the Boston Children's Hospital but unfortunately their video can not be embedded.
Have fun!

The power of simplicity

Dear Friends
I am normally against the stereotyping of people with Down Syndrome, specially the angel kind. I believe it robs them of their most innate nature: human. I was however captivated by the power of this little piece.
It was presented ;
"This unforgettable and award-winning video from Iceland, conceived by and supervised by the musical group, Sigur Ros and the filmmaker, Agust Jacobsson, features the Perlan special-needs theatre group acting out a simple but beautiful play about the elements"
Slow down, relax and enjoy

Rapper power

I first came across Lazy-D a couple of months ago. I thought he was great. Unfortunately his videos cannot be embedded, but I seriously recommend checking him out.
For those of you new to Down Syndrome let me just say that the BUDDY WALK is an awareness and fund raising event that takes place around the end of September and all through October to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This event goes on not just in USA but I have heard of it taking place in Afganistan!
Anyway this young man was performing at the BUDDY WALK NY.
Enjoy.

Weddings!

Dear friends
please, please, please take your time with this beautiful videos. Yes, do have your hankies close by.
Love
Rosa

Josh & Bernadette's Ceremony Highlight from AndyCam Productions on Vimeo.

Josh & Bernadette's Reception Highlight from AndyCam Productions on Vimeo.

3 for 21

Dear Friends

I doubt that many of you would know that October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Well, now you know!
I have decided to participate in something called "3 for 21", as in 3 chromosomes in pair 21.
The intention is to post something everyday during this month. See if I can keep it up.
Hope you like it.

The only way is UP!

Dear friends

I hunted this one a minute ago. I find it so encouraging, not only for people with DS but for anyone. How can you just not feel your heart opening and your spirit soar.
I hope you feel the same way.
Love
Rosa