Ahead of this 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 Read more about Do you have a good life?[…]
Thomas is not only one of my best friends, but also my neighbour. That is true double luck. To feel the love he has for me as his friend every day, because we live next to each other! When I walk into our street and Thomas sees me from the little playpark across from our Read more about I love you, just the way you are[…]
Written by Clare Fraser In the summer, my wonderful sister-in-law asked me a question no one had ever asked me before. She said, “What can I do better?” It was a question that moved me more than I’d realised, and I thought I’d share with you some of the answers I gave her and some Read more about What can I do better?[…]
The beginning of the school year was not what I was expecting. Jordan Grace had been so excited to go 3rd grade on the very first day. She couldn’t wait to see all her friends. I was so thrilled for her. I mean what else could I ask for, a little girl who loves school? Read more about Third Grade[…]
Hello, my name is Nino Genua, I am 24 years old and a proud Ambassador for WCAT. I am a member of the National Down syndrome Policy Group who recently were successful in getting the Down syndrome Act passed in Parliament. This historic Act was one of the final ones our Queen actually signed before Read more about Down Syndrome Act Consultation[…]
‘The last time we saw Ralph and Katie, they’d just had the wedding of the year. So what happened next?’ A spin off of hit series The A-word, Ralph & Katie is a new 6 part comedy drama documenting the first year of Ralph (Leon Harrop) and Katie’s (Sarah Gordy) marriage. Leon and Sarah tell Read more about Ralph & Katie[…]
Today we have a guest blog written by Maria of Hormones and Chromosomes, thanks for letting us share! I am Maria and I am 43 years old. I have been with my husband Neil for 22 years. We have three children. Eleanor aged 19, Joseph aged 7 and Nancy aged 5. I was 23 when Read more about Be bold, be brave and be kind always[…]
WCAT Ambassador Thomas recently got hearing aids. His mum Alison told us more. At the end April, Thomas went to the ENT and it was decided that he would benefit from wearing hearing aids. We went to the hearing centre and the audiologist fitted Thomas for his hearing aids. The process involved Thomas sitting really Read more about Superhero hearing like Spider-Man![…]
Julie Fisher When I look at my beautiful 16 year old boy today, I wonder why I was so full of worry before he was born. I had surrounded myself with an amazing group of Mums that supported me and showed me the way so well. They guided me and shared their journeys with me Read more about He’s My Son, He Is Darcy[…]
Kassie Filer On 3rd November 2017 Carlson literally flew into this world, a really quick labour with my partner and mum at my side. My partner asked my mum to do the honours of cutting his cord. It was perfect…until they handed me my son and I instantly knew something wasn’t right. I felt panic Read more about He is our Rainbow of Uniqueness[…]