Austin Wyatt

Son of God. I enjoy talking about Developmental Disabilities. Entrepreneurship. Sports.

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Rejoice with those that rejoice.

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@MLS IN-SANE 🤯

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Do you agree? What would you add?

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🧵My little brother and his girlfriend have Down syndrome. They have run their very own food truck together for the last three years. Here are a few things I have learned about the important role employment plays in the lives of those with DS. 1/5

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Individuals with DS bring a positive vibe with them everywhere they go. This carries over with them to the workforce. Coworkers and customers are blessed to interact with them.

[Down Syndrome Podcast @IfWeKnewThenPOD]

Every child should have a classmate with Down syndrome in their classroom.

This week we visit with @BradyMurrayCFP from @RODSHeroes, an organization meant to inspire families to answer the call to adopt children born with Down syndrome and other special abilities.

[Down Syndrome Podcast @IfWeKnewThenPOD]

Just siblings being siblings.

How will a child with Down syndrome affect the family?

Overwhelmingly, in a positive way.

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@MatthewJEvansUK Awesome! 👏

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@ianmiles 👋 Believing “Mormon” here. To add a little nuance to the conversation, here is a direct quote from the Book of Mormon.

“He (God) inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness… black and white, bond and free, male and female… All are alike unto God.”

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@llmunro Free will.

When both a biological parent and an adopter willingly agree to participate in the adoption process without any external factors, this is not only ethical, but a miracle.

You can say it’s unfair. You can say it’s difficult. But it is not unethical.

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Some interesting details here. States pointing fingers at providers and providers pointing fingers at states.

[Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop]

President Joe Biden has made it a priority to improve long-term care options for older adults and people with #disabilities. But low #Medicaid reimbursement rates and workforce shortages remain a threat. https://t.co/z39CMFfkZV

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@disabilityscoop Very interesting read. Thanks for the summary!

[Down Syndrome Podcast @IfWeKnewThenPOD]

People with Down syndrome need to be included in the classroom and in the workplace. The opposite of inclusion is segregation. Do not segregate our community.

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🚨Barrier Breaker : David Saville

Must watch. Those with intellectual disabilities are capable of much more than society thinks. Thanks to barrier breakers like David, many are beginning to see the true value they bring when we give them the chance. https://t.co/anLbSnwVoT

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What does IDD employment look like 10 years from now?

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Barrier Breaker 🚨

🏃‍♂️ Athlete Chris Nikic (@ChrisNikic) has run an Iron Man, co-authored a book and delivers inspiring messages around the world. Keep breaking barriers Chris! #DownSyndrome

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@NothingDown21 Congrats 🎉 looks like a young king 👑

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I am grateful for the way having a sibling with DS has influenced my perspective. Circumstances happen. Mindsets are chosen!