Upside Downs

The ups and downs of life with Downs Syndrome & associated illnesses

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

Jamaica has made great strides with DS child education. Now to focus on adult programs for a complete integration system.

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

:) They were around (still are) but are much more isolated from general society in JA. https://t.co/NYS2UTXj68

[Natty Professor (Steely) @Steelzatron]

Thinking back. Growin up in jamaica. Early 90s. No1 had downs syndrome.....but its super common over here.

[DSAA @AtlantaDSAA]

A Different Kind of Jam employs individuals w/ developmental disabilities. See their inspiring segment on @TheChew - https://t.co/s7cqdBFSne

[The P.A.C.E. Page @ThePACEPage]

You can’t talk defeat and expect to be a champion. http://t.co/yAorncYLkn

[Carol Littlejohn @clittlejohn5]

@upsofdowns Great Idea-I did this for my son in our com-All kids-All Ages-We had a play group:some mothers & I-our kids & others benefited:)

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

"It is extremely helpful to record baseline information throughout adulthood-noting basic self care, personal achievements, milestones..."

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

Create groups of friends for your #DownsSyndrome child that can be maintained into adulthood. e.g. a hobby, club or team with no age limit.

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

Separation from friends at graduation may seem like mild pain but can be very traumatic for a #DownsSyndrome child.

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

A full proof way to know if she has taken her daily medication: we place only the pills for the day in her container. Hide the rest.

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

Adult #DownSyndrome is sometimes harder than the child stage. Rac used to be very independent. Now she forgets something she did 2mins ago.

[The P.A.C.E. Page @ThePACEPage]

Being positive in a negative situation is a sign of wisdom and character. ~ Lynda Field Life Coach... http://t.co/TrHkPtaNe2

[CathyMcMorrisRodgers @cathymcmorris]

Thanks to @GDSFoundation for celebrating the extraordinary potential of those with #DownSyndrome @ last night’s gala!

[KidsWithDownSyndrome @KidDownSyndrome]

Happy Easter!

Kids with Down Syndrome. http://t.co/Q4o2Raqtlh

[Saving Down Syndrome @SavingDowns1]

“They aren’t still letting those mongols have sex with each other are they?” Dear Mr Martin, Mayor of Swindon: http://t.co/kpyaQtfx0T

[NCB Foundation @NCBFoundation]

The #AbilitiesFoundation thanks you for helping to create an equitable, inclusive society for youth with disabilities

[DownSyndrome @DownSyndrome]

Check out this sweet new app, made by a father of a child with Down Sydrome http://t.co/gcUOarkL5N Draw a Doll, real doll gets made.

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

If you're a parent of a #downsyndrome child, you're not alone! Contact the Down Syndrome Foundation of Jamaica and join the community.

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

Happy to see the support and education for #downsyndrome children increase in Jamaica in the past decade.

[Upside Downs @upsofdowns]

Still not enough support for Down Syndrome adults in Jamaica. Help to start a network of special friends an help then find each other.