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Dealing with Grief, for People With Down Syndrome

Losing a loved one is hard. You might not understand what’s next. Here’s how to cope with grief if you have Down syndrome.

Being disability inclusive goes beyond holding doors. In fact, it starts before disabled people enter the room. Here’s how you can help.

Many people make the same awkward mistakes when they interact with a disabled person. Here’s how to avoid gaffes and be friendly.

What does the social model of disability mean for autism and other conditions? Here’s what you need to know, explained with examples.

It’s hard to find work when people want to see you as a liability.

Not everyone knows the difference between autism and Down syndrome. Both of these are in my family. Here’s how they differ.

While you can get gift ideas anywhere, how do you pick something that a young woman with Down syndrome will actually love? Here are some tips.

Katie has Down syndrome, but that doesn’t mean she’s my teacher. No, our relationship is far more beautiful and complex.

Slow progress doesn’t equal no progress. I made this mistake when I thought there was a limit on my sister with Down syndrome.

The show Emmerdale claims that parents should consider how a child with Down syndrome would affect other siblings. Let’s look at the facts.