For Beth, 4.4.88 – 23.10 23, written by her mum, Karen.There were so many similarities between her birth and death. Told to leave her and put her into care or put her into a hospice. Told on my own first that she ‘was Downs’ then that she was probably going to die. Finally, that the Read more about Beth, not a burden![…]
Written by Hannah Davy, Bertie’s nursery 1:1 Since joining nursery in September Bertie’s personality has shone through. He is full of confidence and fiercely independent. He will give anything a go and only accepts help if it’s absolutely necessary. His contagious smile fills the room and he constantly has us all in hysterical laughter. Bertie Read more about Bertie is thriving at nursery[…]
Written by Janet Chelliah, Kirsty’s Mum My daughter Kirsty and her friend Jenny whom she has known for 12 years, were in a film together that was shown at the Oska Bright Film Festival on March the 13th at the Brighton Dome, Brighton. Oska Film festival is the World’s Leading Film Festival involving people with Read more about Women In Film Award-Oska Bright Festival 2024[…]
This World Down syndrome day, WCAT chairman Jamie McCallum reflects on life with daughter Rosie and how his views have changed over the past 10 years. Ten years ago this month, I sat on the train to Aberdeen, unable to get an internet connection to send emails, and started typing. I poured my heart out Read more about ONE DECADE DOWN[…]
by Vikki Rooney The second Lenny was born and I saw him for the first time I knew had had Down syndrome. He was perfect, breathed on his own, breastfed straight away, never had any time in the Neonatal Unit (NNU), his oxygen saturation test after birth was all normal. So when the doctors had Read more about Heart Warrior[…]
Wouldn’t Change A Thing are delighted to have awarded a grant to Oliver Hellowell to support his directorial debut as he makes his first short film, looking at his life and work photographing nature and wildlife. As part of the project Oliver has had the opportunity to film with Welsh ornithologist and presenter, Iolo Williams. Read more about Oliver’s Nature[…]
Pippa has a sensory soother – we’ve nicknamed him “Flappy”. It’s actually a rubber iPhone case from Smiggle with a textured side. Pippa takes it with her everywhere (and we have about ten spares). Recently, Flappy lived his best life coming to Disneyland Paris with us – he met characters, went on rides (even Thunder Read more about Sensory Soothers[…]
Today sees the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight, and Christina, mum to Mikey and Missy, shared her fostering story with us. In early 2010 I was asked to mentor a vunerable teenager who was pregnant. I would be fostering the baby once it was born and helping the young mum learn how to care for a Read more about Fostering Week[…]
Written by Rachel Murray I’m Rachel Murray and I’m 23 and I live in Scotland and I try to live my best life. I have some health issues and I remember going to the hospital as a child. Till now my mum has always supported me at hospital and I have had some good and Read more about Down syndrome and my health[…]
On World Down Syndrome Day our WCAT families have come together to address some of the questions they have been asked about life with Down syndrome. Each person’s experience is different and unique to them, however we hope that by sharing these personal experiences and answers with you, we can dispel some of the myths Read more about What challenges do you face living with Down syndrome?[…]