» Monthly Archives: March 2008
TiVo® Alert Autism Every Day on Sundance Channel
Autism Every Day on Sundance Channel: The Sundance Channel will present the U.S. television premiere of Lauren Thierry’s documentary Autism Every Day on Wednesday, April 2 at 8 p.m. ET (which is World Autism Awareness Day). The film documents the day in the lives of eight families struggling to raise children with autism. I hope …
The Sunday Paper for March 30, 2008…
…and a cup of coffee Every Sunday I hope to offer you my version of the Sunday paper with articles from the past week or two, relevant or uplifitng (or both), on various issues within the special needs community. Students with needs discover their talents Program in Mamaroneck, NY helps teens with a variety of …
Just a normal teenager who happens to have an extra chromosome
It’s amazing that I got this article sent to me by my friend Johanna. It ties right into a conversation I was having with Katherine – ok well kinda. The conversation was had but since Katherine doesn’t have Down Syndrome it wasn’t exactly the same. What I loved about this article was it was so …
Outside of the comfort zone
Last night I finally got to watch my TIVO’d recap and results show for Dancing with the Stars (have to make sure Marlee gets through to the next round) and found that what I took from the show wasn’t really anything to do with Marlee although I’m sure she could have said the same thing. …
8 hour meals….(*apologies to Rachael Ray) Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin
As the parent of a special needs child I am frequently out and on the road at doctors appointments, IEP meetings and after school special activities. Rachael Ray may be the queen of the 30 minute meal – I’ve become the queen of the 8 hour meal! The crock pot is my hero! I throw …
The Sunday Paper for March 23, 2008…
…and a cup of coffee Every Sunday I hope to offer you my version of the Sunday paper with articles from the past week or two, relevant or uplifitng (or both), on various issues within the special needs community. Trip planned to protest cuts to special needs program An Alabama woman is planning a trip …
TiVo® Alert Extreme Makeover Home Edition – The Gaudet family
A nice way to end Easter and what has turned into World Down Syndrome Weekend Extreme Makeover joins our celebration when Ty and the crew rebuild a home damaged by Hurricane Katrina and help a family whose son with Down Syndrome has inspired them to help adults with special needs. Can’t wait to tune in …
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