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Raising expectations while raising an entire family when one child has Down syndrome. Making it all work - love and lots of laughter!

Joined March 2012
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The annual Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Association Saturday in Santa Barbara was a fun-filled time with carnival games and live music. I had some luck and came away with a few prizes. dsasbc.org
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In the 2021-22 school year, 94% of students in TPSID programs took at least one inclusive course. Students with and without disabilities learning together can create a more equitable and inclusive future! #TPSID #ThinkCollege
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Premiering at @SBIFF - screening on 3/6 at 5:40pm - @EveryDANCEdoc Thank you @SBIndyNews for recognizing our film & #DisabilityAwarenessMonth - @dsasbc @Raising_Ryan @SBDowntown @NewsChannel312 💜💙 - #autism #DownSyndrome #CerebralPalsy
"EVERYBODY DANCE" In following kids with disabilities as they work with their teacher to prepare for a dance recital, this film reveals their everyday challenges and shows how ballet has changed their lives. Buy a 4 Film MiniPak here: sbiff.org/tickets #SBIFF
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Learn more about @UCDavis Redwood SEED Scholars, the First-in-California College Program for Students With Intellectual Disabilities - created by the @UCDMINDINST, specializing in research and treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities, w/@UCD_Diversity. ucdavis.edu/health/news/uc-d…
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We are running out of time! Little League International & District 63 aren't getting all of the facts! ALL DOs Pueblos Little League Parents need to know what is going on!! We need the ENTIRE Santa Barbara Community to help get t…lnkd.in/gA2WTm9 lnkd.in/g9whZxq
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There's still time to start your team and begin fundraising for our 10th Annual DSASBC #BuddyWalk & Festival! We hope you'll join us on 6/8 at Chase Palm Park! Register and donate today! ow.ly/7MzX30ovO2T #TeamTuesday
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bryan TITUS has a show on 07/28/2018 at 07:00 PM @ Avid Cider Co. in Bend, OR reverbnation.com/q/7aleaf #concert
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Pleas help Ryan Fitch meet @KeithUrban ❤️❤️❤️ #SantaBarbara #DownSyndrome #dsasbc #raising_ryan
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Ryan filling out his first job application #downsyndrome #santabarbara
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Only two more weeks until the #SantaBarbara #BuddyWalk & Festival @sbnpnews! You can register here: ow.ly/Aotb300Cz77
Out here @LALIVE for the @SpecialOlympics #PSA playing with #soccer #superstar @Raising_Ryan #upgradeyourworld #PlayUnified ballin! – at Los Angeles, CA
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We hope you can join us @sbnpnews for our 6th Annual #BuddyWalk & Festival on 6/20! ow.ly/NMsn6
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Our #BuddyWalk & Festival (6/20) supports locals w/ #Downsyndrome. @KCOYPaula & @KCOYScott - help us share! ow.ly/NJoHM.
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.@madfitnesssb, we're "pumped" to have you join us for the #DSASBC #BuddyWalk & Festival on 6/20! ow.ly/NW4c8
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Thanks for supporting the #SantaBarbara #BuddyWalk @krazdj! Can you help us spread the word? ow.ly/NW4jZ
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Our 6th Annual #BuddyWalk & Festival for #Downsyndrome is on 6/20 @KEYTNC3. We hope you can join us! ow.ly/NW9zx
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We're excited for @bryantitus, @jameysmusic, Stolen Thunder and The Fulltime Gentlemen to perform at the #BuddyWalk! ow.ly/NT0kx
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