Here's the latest article from the Children with Special Needs site at BellaOnline.com.

Newspaper and TV Interviews - Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173395.asp
With a greater online audience for newspaper and television interviews about the potential and accomplishments of children and teens with Down syndrome, there is also a higher incidence of negative comment and ignorant prejudice expressed that can distract us from advocacy and awareness messages.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173395.asp

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http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com

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