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Advocating for Children with Type One Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173893.asp
Children with diabetes have unique and individual circumstances that cause a great variety of specific challenges and interventions within general guidelines for safety and health. Advocating for one child at a time creates better opportunities for every child and teen with diabetes.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173893.asp

Visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com anytime for even more articles about Children with Special Needs, with information, advocacy and encouragement for parents and professionals.

Thanksgiving and Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59415.asp

Holiday Parties for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46990.asp

Grandparents and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60481.asp

New Holiday Traditions - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69513.asp

Home Accessibility and Visitability for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37751.asp

Airline Travel - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45142.asp

Parent Humor - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59819.asp

Adult Siblings - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69314.asp

Wearing Glasses in Early Childhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54721.asp

Sibling Support and Rivalry - Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33375.asp

Healthy Smiles and Dental Visits
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55319.asp

Pain Management for Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51895.asp

Medical ID Bracelets for Kids
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66973.asp

Managing Emergencies at School
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70183.asp

Babies Born Early - Prematurity and Childbirth
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47548.asp

Dads, Complicated Pregnancies and Childbirth
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47718.asp

Mothering Babies with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50678.asp

Pain Relief for Childhood Blood Draws, Injections or IV Lines
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51944.asp

Health Issues for Teens with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68623.asp

Asking More from Medical Professionals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art39121.asp

Down Syndrome and Spinal Concerns
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art67497.asp

Medical ID Bracelets and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66973.asp

Parenting Children with Mental Health Issues
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170784.asp

Review - Parenting Children With Health Issues
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56840.asp

Surgery and Children with Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57977.asp

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Recent Tweets and ReTweets @downsynadvocacy:

President Obama honors young man w/ Down syndrome in Veteran's Day Speech
VVA Volunteer Jeremy Carr 23
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11316/1189410-454-0.stm

President Obama Mentions Steelers Fan In Veterans Day Remarks
Jeremy has Down Syndrome, Helps Vets Clean Highway
http://www.wtae.com/r/29747720/detail.html

Read about Jeremy’s mention in President Obama’s Veterans Day Speech
National Down Syndrome Congress News and Events
http://www.ndsccenter.org/?cat=3

Diego Mihlager @nachomih
Power Within You w/ Spanish subtitles after intro
Back-up singer w #DownSyndrome and a little
someone extra you won't want to miss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EaFdMqCW6w

At Elms College, athlete w/ Down syndrome reflects a running team's enduring spirit
http://espn.go.com/boston/story/_/id/7158225/at-elms-college-runner-downs-syndrome-reflects-team-spirit

United Nations: March 21st officially declared DOWN SYNDROME world day
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/gashc4028.doc.htm

Bonnie from The Biggest Loser TV Show has a grandson with Down syndrome
Brennan's Buddies at Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
http://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/video/week-9-bonnie/1368585

Brian Skotko : Today, I said my final goodbye to Allen Crocker;
Do we also need to say goodbye to Down syndrome?
goo.gl/6yRQH
Packed memorial today for Dr. Allen Crocker.
Loved poetry as much as medicine. Congratulated DS parents.
Video tribute:
http://j.mp/uWn6li
Real Dr. Allen Crocker quotes & medical visit notes #1:
"Your son is a handsome, splendid boy & will grow up to be remarkable in many ways."

Children and Adults with Spina Bifida website
The focus of this site and SB-List is myelomeningocele
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/~rowley/sb-kids

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback.

Thank you for passing this message along to family and friends, education and medical professionals, and advocates for children, teens and adults with disabilities.

Pamela Wilson, Children with Special Needs Editor
http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com

Mental Wellness in Pregnancy and Motherhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170925.asp

Teaching Handwriting to Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51022.asp

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173781.asp

New Parent Information on Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68926.asp

Brand New Baby w Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264.asp

Preparing for Emergencies with Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50320.asp

Back to School with Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52832.asp

Friendship, Inclusion and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48700.asp

Inclusion Benefits All Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6157.asp

Children, Grief and Loss
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8788.asp

Grief and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56822.asp

Thoughts from the Middle of the Night
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32533.asp

Advocating for Inclusion - Unexpected Benefits
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172131.asp

Teaching Children to Count Coins and Bills
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171856.asp

Teaching Children About Money
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58960.asp

Brothers and Sisters of Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56919.asp

Cousins of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44239.asp

Future Sibling Support and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172126.asp

Behavior as a Medical Symptom
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56382.asp

Celiac Disease and Juvenile Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48740.asp

Down Syndrome and Diabetes Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32543.asp

Diabetes Info for Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32541.asp

Back to School with Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52832.asp

Advocating for Children with Type One Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173893.asp

Back to School with Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52832.asp

Advocating for Children with Type One Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173893.asp

Advocating for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173893.asp

Welcome to Holland - Yesterday and Today
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172314.asp

Thoughts from the Middle of the Night
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32533.asp