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Housing Discrimination and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173663.asp
Landlords and neighbors sometimes discriminate against families who have children with developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions, physical disabilities or other special needs. Whether parents take a stand against prejudice or walk away from it, haters can be motivators for advocacy.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173663.asp

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month is October
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53612.asp

Request books about Down syndrome from your
public library - or donate one - to celebrate
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October
http://tinyurl.com/96sepep

Down Syndrome Awareness pins and other jewelry
http://tinyurl.com/8jbur3n

Down Syndrome Awareness T-shirts
http://tinyurl.com/9puczrx

News and links via Twitter

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

16-year-old Bede Vanderhorst, who has Down syndrome
barred from boarding American Airlines flight for first class
http://tinyurl.com/9k4aub5
"American Airlines wrong to tolerate discriminatory
behavior" - Michael Rubio D-Bakersfield, dad of baby
daughter who has Down syndrome
United Airlines then isolated family at back of plane
http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/09/06/2979927/family-of-down-syndrome-son-faults.html

Michael Rubio D-Bakersfield: Birth of daughter with Down
Syndrome truly a gift reminding him of priorities in life
http://www.modbee.com/2011/12/27/2002518/capitol-alert-michael-rubio-decides.html

The Cook, The Thieves, The Cake & The Mother
A "silent movie" starring young people with Down Syndrome at Shabang's Up Club.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdKRV_OJ1ww&feature=plcp

Mother Stacey Lihn praises Obamacare for saving her daughter's life
http://tinyurl.com/cb22aum
Born with need for multiple heart surgeries, facing lifetime cap on insurance
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/us-news-blog/2012/sep/05/democratic-national-convention-2012-healthcare

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Chronic Sorrow and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173469.asp

Encouraging Friendship - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171290.asp

Encouraging Fussy Babies and Sensitive Toddlers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62765.asp

Negotiating an Inclusive Kindergarten Placement
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173401.asp

Yoga and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176970.asp

Vestibular Disorders - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177310.asp

Children of Divorce - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177409.asp

Babies with Hydrocephalus
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177435.asp

Peer Mentoring Programs and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61295.asp

Recess Skills for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art432.asp

Music Education and Music Therapy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46397.asp

Literacy Skill Development - Teens with Autism or Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57331.asp

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

Kindergarten Transition
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49718.asp

School Bus Rides
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45298.asp

Transition to Preschool from Early Intervention
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49696.asp

Back to School with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63002.asp

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

Teaching math skills to children with special needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art38411.asp

Talking to Your Daughter About Her Period
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176925.asp

Papoose Board Restraints - Dental or Medical Uses
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176927.asp

Neurofibromatosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177185.asp

Early Intervention for Developmental Delays
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35443.asp

High School Transition and Graduation Options
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63367.asp

Back to School with Celiac Disease
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52323.asp

Private Schools and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52889.asp

Clothing Modifications and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68186.asp

Advocating in Multicultural Communities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art11304.asp

Sensory Processing Disorder in Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art960.asp

Raising a Sensory Smart Child - Review
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57603.asp

Assistive Listening Devices for the Classroom
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62237.asp

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

Selective Mutism and Shyness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55943.asp

IEP Goals for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4330.asp

Communication Partners
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65818.asp

Person Centered Planning - Special Needs Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53731.asp

Former president Bill Clinton brings down the house with Democratic National Convention speech
http://tinyurl.com/9vjwh76
"... But it gets worse. They also want to block grant Medicaid and cut it by a third over the coming decade. Of course, that will hurt poor kids, but that's not all. Almost two-thirds of Medicaid is spent on nursing home care for seniors and on people with disabilities, including kids from middle class families, with special needs like, Down syndrome or Autism. I don't know how those families are going to deal with it. We can't let it happen ..."
http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/09/former_president_bill_clinton_democratic_national_convention_speech_brings.html