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A New Diagnosis of Type One Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171916.asp
Writing a note to the mom of a newly diagnosed son with diabetes reminded me of my own son's early days after his diagnosis. We can't see around most of the corners that a diagnosis introduces into regular life, and stories from other moms really helped me take one step at a time as well as great leaps of faith.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171916.asp

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Recent messages:
Simple, free brochures for medical professionals and families to download and print: "When you've learned that your baby may have Down syndrome - There is Help and Hope" in English, Spanish, and French (Canada or France). They also have links to information for churches supporting families and individuals with disabilities.
http://tinyurl.com/y8haplc

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James P. Fox, 59, had special bond w Portland firefighters
http://fb.me/Sobo4wkd
Heartwarming life story of a pioneer with Down syndrome

Five things to do when the doctor says "wait and see"
http://t.co/A4pLNhw

Counting down to your local Buddy Walk?
Follow on Twitter for the latest updates @NDSSBuddyWalk!
http://bit.ly/lYuP18

Letter from a 5th Grader- thoughts about the Buddy Walk. Brilliant!
http://fb.me/RUIe1why

Supporting individuals with Down syndrome in fundraisers
http://tinyurl.com/WWEStarTrekEvan2011
Puget Sound Buddy Walk Seattle 1-4pm Oct 2

Al wants YOU on his Buddy Walk team! Join Team Alex at
www.columbusbuddywalk.org.

Water Safety
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/classes-community/community-programs/drowning-prevention

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

Teacher Appreciation and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62183.asp

Establishing Advocacy Priorities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69809.asp

Patient Advocacy for Children in Hospitals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66329.asp

Elementary School Transition
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50637.asp

Anxiety and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59924.asp

Life's That Way
http://tinyurl.com/3bfb3v4
Meet author Jim Beaver at
http://www.lifesthatway.com
Amazing wife; daughter w/#autism

Blood Disorders and Down Syndrome
http://www.ds-health.com
Health Care Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Encouraging Children Who Have Cancer
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33503.asp

Melissa Riggio Made a Difference
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56423.asp

Explaining a Cancer Diagnosis to Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56383.asp

Register to become a donor: provide cheek swab sample
http://tinyurl.com/65f4hzd
Odds of matching multicultural HLA type 1/1,000,000 #marrow

PLS become a #blood #marrow #donor if u can!
1 of my former students, #ayelet (NYC), is fightg 4 her life!
http://www.dkmsamericas.org/

Asian American donor program
http://aadp.org/index.php Save a life!

BeTheMatch http://t.co/pX9WA77
#marrow #stemcell #donor #diversity

I am reading about Dennis Holton, pioneer of education for
children w Down syndrome. "It all started with one little boy."

Community Emergency Response Training - CERT
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66179.asp

FEMA Memo Reminds Grant Applicants to Involve People with Disabilities
in Emergency Planning
http://1.usa.gov/l3gMML

Arcoftheozarks: a note from the director of The Arc's office in Joplin
http://on.fb.me/j9Fb1X

SOMissouri Blogpost about our Joplin athletes, coaches, and families.
Read to see how you can help them recover.
http://ow.ly/58QYl #SpecialOlympics

Joplin Tornado Devastates Local Special Olympics; 3 athletes among victims http://tinyurl.com/JplnTrndoSO Still in our thoughts and prayers

Teacher Gifts, from the Heart and for the Personnel File
http://t.co/oTyuml2 Also: Ten People to Thank for a Good School Year

10 Tips for Ending the School Year
http://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/10tips.end.sch.yr.htm

Students honor special-needs peers at prom
http://sp.lc/jTNqyv

Christopher Gorham Talks About His Son's Asperger Diagnosis, and Mean Kids
http://t.co/Zp4EL6L

Story books about Fathers Day
http://tinyurl.com/FthrsDayBks
Browse at your public library, local bookstore, or online retailer

Updated: Mommy I Have to Go Potty -
Parent Guide to Toilet Training
http://tinyurl.com/36wemt4
New chapter on children w/ special needs

Game of Thrones boxed set
http://tinyurl.com/GmThrnsBkSet
TV Series based on the books is so interesting, but to read them during, or after?

Students honor special-needs peers at prom
http://sp.lc/jTNqyv

Christopher Gorham Talks About His Son's Asperger Diagnosis, and Mean Kids
http://t.co/Zp4EL6L


Anesthesia and Down syndrome
http://tinyurl.com/4xosxuo

Vision and Eye Related Problems
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art21071.asp

Cataracts and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65415.asp

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

Golf for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52814.asp

Down Syndrome and the Task of Learning
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68143.asp

Vacation Travel, Weekend Getaways and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43397.asp

Carry On Luggage Rules for Flights Today
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45183.asp

Airline Travel for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45142.asp

TSA Card Available for Travelers with Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171957.asp

Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51927.asp

Being Bilingual Is Good for Your Brain
http://t.co/FTfILS0

It's Richard Scarry's 92nd birthday. Remember looking for Goldbug in
Things That Go? - Yes!
http://tinyurl.com/ThngsThtGoRS

Soothing Children's Fears
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35602.asp

Child Safety - Pills, Purses, and Suitcases
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62309.asp

National Association for Down Syndrome: Medical Resources http://www.nads.org/pages_new/resources/medical.html
For your child's doctor

Health Care Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome
http://www.ds-health.com/health99.htm