May 7, 2007 The (Madison, WI) Capital Times reports on the sentencing of a Wisconsin man guilty of stealing the identity of a Massachusetts man with Down syndrome.
April 7, 2008 The (Lafayette, LA) Advertiser reports on self advocate Tony Piontec, who serves on the Board of the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana.
April 5, 2008 CNN reports on prenatal diagnosis.
April 3, 2008 The Washington Post reports on one family’s challenging transition in living arrangements.
March 26, 2008 Pennsylvania self advocate Danny Oberst was featured on ESPN2’s "First Take", as shared in this story from KALB, the NBC affiliate in Alexandria, LA.
March 16, 2008 Self advocate Austin Underwood enjoys independent living, as revealed in this article and accompanying video from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Austin is the son of NDSC members Jan and Joe Underwood.
March 25, 2007 The Omaha World-Herald features the “Alley Cats”, a bowling team including self advocate and former NDSC Convention speaker Creighton Wall. The “Cats” shirts carry the slogan, “We’re More Alike than Different!”
March 24, 2008 This article, which originally appeared as an op-ed piece in The Tennessean on September 14, 2004, can be found on the website of the author, Dr. Frank Boehm. An extended version of the article appeared in OB/GYN News.
March 17, 2008 The Washington Post carries an article on "No Child Left Behind" featuring self advocate Stephen Sabia, and his mother, Ricki. Mrs. Sabia is Associate Director for Public Policy at NDSS, and will be a pre-conference speaker at this year’s NDSC National Convention.
March 16, 2007 The Benton County (AR) Daily Record features NDSC member and Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas Vice President Stacy Reed. The article shares the story of when Stacy learned that her daughter, Carly, had Down syndrome, and also promotes World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st.
March 12, 2008 Self advocate Andrew Lawson, a varsity basketball player at Norwell High, is featured in this short film by Boston Globe video journalists Ann Silvio and Bill Greene.
March 11, 2008 Self advocate and entrepreneur Allison Wright is the focus of this edition of American Public Media’s, “The Story”.
March 10, 2008 NDSC and NDSS joint letter to Dr. Sherman Silber regarding his book, “How to Get Pregnant.” (MS Word)
March 7, 2008 National Public Radio's "To the Best of Our Knowledge" features self advocate Katie Basford, a 2007 NDSC National Convention Pre-Conference Session speaker.
March 2, 2008 NDSC Professional Advisory Council member Terri Couwenhoven is highlighted in this Sheboygan (WI) Press article.
March 2, 2008 Beverly Beckham provides an excellent rebuttal to inflammatory comments in Dr. Sherman Silber's book, "How to Get Pregnant", in this Boston Globe article.
March 2, 2008 The Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) Journal highlights the story of self advocate Tanya Ponich. Tanya and her sister, Michelle, were workshop speakers at the 2007 NDSC National Convention. Tanya is the daughter of NDSC member Rosalind Mosychuk.
February 18, 2008 KYW-TV, Philadelphia's CBS affiliate, reports on varsity basketball player, Brad Hennefer, whom a teammate refers to as "just one of the guys."
February 18, 2008 Joe Santoliquito reports on basketball player Brad Hennefer in Sports Illustrated. Brad is the son of NDSC members Bob and Nancy Hennefer.
February 15, 2008 The Boston Globe reports on the positive and inclusive high school experience of self advocate Andrew Larson. Andrew, son of Jim and Regina Lawson, plays varsity basketball for Norwell High School.
February 12, 2008 Basketball phenom Brad Hennefer is featured in this story from NBC’s Philadelphia affiliate, WCAU-TV10. Hennefer was recently named Comcast Sports MVP of the month.
February 10, 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer staff writer Kristen Graham reports on self advocate Brad Hennefer and his experiences with the Cherry Hill East (NJ) High School varsity basketball team. Hennefer has had strong support from his school community, particularly Coach John Valore.
February 8, 2008 The Cincinnati Enquirer reports on the life of Bill Grogan, Jr. Mr. Grogan, who recently died, was a pioneer of inclusive education. In addition, he received a double transplant eight years ago. Bill Grogan served as an NDSC National Convention keynote speaker at our 2004 Minneapolis event.
February 1, 2008 Seattle's NBC affiliate, KING-TV, shares the story of self advocate Karen Gaffney.
January 31, 2008 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on former NDSC Board Member Nancy Murray, who was recently elected president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh. Nancy and her husband, Joe, raised two children with Down syndrome, Michael Scarselli and Marisa Niwa, who are now successful adults.
January 31, 2008 The (Cherry Hill, NJ) Courier-Post reports on self advocate Brad Hennefer's upcoming interview on ABC’s Good Morning America.
January 29, 2008 NDSC Resource Specialist Sue Joe is quoted in this article by Associated Press writer Heather Hollingsworth regarding concerns about prenatal diagnosis. This article appears in many newspapers nationwide, including the Rockford (IL) Register Star.
January 28, 2008 WPVI-TV reporter Jamie Apody shares the story of two-sport letterman and self advocate Brad Hennefer. Brad, along with his parents, NDSC members Bob and Nancy Hennefer, established the Brad Hennefer Golf For Life Foundation.
January 25, 2008 Dan Irwin reports on a mom who withstood inappropriate prenatal pressure from her medical providers in this New Castle (PA) News story.
January 20, 2008 New Jersey State Senator Steve Sweeney talks about his 14-year-old daughter, Lauren, who has Down Syndrome, in this (Newark, NJ) Star-Ledger article.
January 18, 2008 On her disability-related blog, author Pat Bauer reports on NDSC's response to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Practice Bulletin 88.
January 16, 2008 Reporter Nancy Coale Zippe writes what she calls "the most heartwarming interview I have experienced in my more than 32 years of writing for The (Wilmington, DE) News Journal." Learn about self advocates Maggie Corrigan, Elizabeth Nolan, Laura Scott and Laura Kelly, who run their own business, "Waggies by Maggie & Friends".
January 16, 2008 Gail Williamson, Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles, is featured in this article from American Chronicle. Gail, a longtime NDSC member and coordinator of the organization's annual Film Festival, is a well-known advocate for inclusion of individuals with disabilities in television and film productions. She also works to ensure that representation of people with disabilities is fair and appropriate.
January 13, 2008 The (Milwaukee, WI) Journal Sentinel reports on the case of a man who allegedly stole the identity of a self advocate, who is the son of former NDSC Board President, Jo Ann Simons.
January 11, 2008 The Tuscaloosa (AL) News reports on a sibling's story inspired by her brother with Down syndrome.
January 10, 2008 Gloucester County (NJ) Times reporter Bob Shryock reports on self advocate Brad Hennefer's success as a high school varsity basketball and golf player. The article is a positive one, but sometimes uses outdated descriptors, rather than using People First language.
January 6, 2008 NDSC members Mariah Drenth and Diane Santoro talk about Bucks County Down Syndrome Interest Group's (website) efforts to provide complete information to mothers whose prenatal screening indicates a higher possibility of Down syndrome in this article from The (Philadelphia) Intelligencer.
January 2, 2008 WebMD reports that research by Roger Reeves of John Hopkins University School of Medicine indicates that the genetic roots of Down syndrome may protect against cancer. Dr. Reeves is a member of the Down Syndrome Research Coalition, co-founded by the NDSC.
January 1, 2008 The American Hockey League website reports on NDSC members Colleen and Trent Whitfield and their advocacy on behalf of the NDSC’s “We’re More Alike than Different” awareness campaign. Trent plays for the Peoria Rivermen hockey team.
December 30, 2007 Online magazine American Chronicle features an article on long-time advocate and NDSC member, Emily Perl Kingsley. In the article, Mrs. Kingsley discusses bringing more people with disabilities into the popular media through her groundbreaking work on “Sesame Street”, as well as through the Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts.
December 28, 2007 Self advocate Casey Deegan learns to skydive in this Naperville (IL) Sun video.
December 26, 2007 Self advocate Karen Gaffney is profiled on NBC’s Today. Tiki Barber discusses Karen’s swim across Lake Tahoe to benefit NDSC’s “We’re More Alike than Different” awareness campaign and the Karen Gaffney Foundation (www.karengaffneyfoundation). Barber also interviews Karen’s parents, NDSC members Barb and Jim Gaffney. Jim serves on the NDSC Foundation Board of Trustees.
December 19, 2007 The (Cherry Hill, NJ) Courier-Post reports on self advocate Brad Hennefer, who plays on his high school's varsity basketball team. Brad is the son of NDSC members Bob and Nancy Hennefer, the founders of Golf for Life.
December 11, 2007 This (Peoria, IL) Journal Star article tells the story of NDSC members Trent and Colleen Whitfield and their efforts to raise money for the NDSC "We're More Alike than Different" national awareness campaign. The Whitfields are selling ornaments signed by Trent and his Peoria Rivermen professional hockey teammates to raise up to $5,000 towards the "We're More Alike" matching grant campaign.
December 10, 2007 The Boston Globe discusses increasing higher education opportunities for students with disabilities.
November 23, 2007 CBS affiliate KTHV (Little Rock) reports on young Tessa George’s experience dancing in the renowned Moscow Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker”. The article links to a video.
November 2007 Parenting magazine features “Life With Anthony”, the story of NDSC members Lisa and Mike Spellman and their family. As the caption notes, Anthony is a “cute, sweet, happy toddler – with Down syndrome. A generation ago, he’d probably be growing up in an institution – but today his world is open.”
November 17, 2007 Jean Torkelson reports on self advocate Megan Bomgaars inclusive high school cheerleading experience in this article from The Rocky Mountain News.
November 16, 2007 Patricia Bauer, a keynoter at this year’s NDSC National Convention, urges a prenatal screening process without a bias towards abortion in The Washington Post. Mrs. Bauer also maintains a blog on disability-related issues.
November 11, 2007 Celebrated writer Mitch Albom authored this Detroit Free Press article about self advocate Jordan Kidder. Jordan’s mom, Cynthia, is a former NDSC Board member, and founder of Band of Angels Foundation.
November 5, 2007 Activist Dave Hingsburger writes in his blog of a recent experience involving a man with Down syndrome, a credit card, and store employees in need of an education.
November 4, 2007 The Marin (County, CA) Independent Journal shares the story of self advocate Kellie Greenwald, who has written a book about her life entitled, “Kellie’s Book: The Art of the Possible”. Kellie is the daughter of NDSC members Carla and Hank Greenwald.
November 1, 2007 WBUR, Boston’s National Public Radio affiliate, presents a story on the documentary “Praying with Lior,” featuring self advocate Lior Liebling. Lior is the son of NDSC members Mordechai Liebling and Lynne Iser.
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