By Janice When Sarah was born with Down syndrome 24 years ago, I made a promise to her and to myself that I would do whatever I could to help her achieve her potential. Now as an eager young adult, Sarah is someone who expects to accomplish things. Her te... Read more
By Linda and Bob The PACE Program is a two-year postsecondary educational program affiliated with National-Louis University in Skokie, Illinois. The goal of the school is to provide students with the skills necessary to allow them to become productive and... Read more
By Linda When my daughter Julia was born eighteen years ago, there were a lot of “What ifs.” When she was just three years old and jumped behind the steering wheel of my car, I took a snap shot of that moment, secretly wondering if driving would ever ... Read more
By Beth and Joel On October 20, 2012 our son Jacob became an adult in the eyes of the Jewish people at the tender age of 13. Becoming a “Bar Mitzvah” (literally translated, “Son of the Commandment”) is a rite of passage for Jewish boys who are ent... Read more
By Lisa Joshua is 18 years old and is a senior at Riverside Brookfield High school (RB) in Riverside, IL. Joshua has outstanding school spirit. He attends most school sporting events (Girls, Boys, Varsity, JV, etc… Football, basketball Volleyball etc.).... Read more
By Bill & Laurie We were so excited when our son Patrick was chosen to join Team USA as a speed skater at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, Korea. As part of Team USA, he participated in training camp in Lake Placid, NY in Decemb... Read more
By Rae It’s the last stretch of a marathon. You’ve run a Herculean distance and even though you’ve trained for this moment, the wall has you unprepared. If you take another step you’re reasonably certain you’re going to have a heart attack. You ... Read more
By Erika My name is Erika. I am 25 years old. I want to tell you a little about my life. I live in Naperville with my parents. I have the best family in the world! My Dad and Mom have always supported me. They helped me to work towards my dreams and goals... Read more
By Linda Most of us who are parents of special needs children have felt that moment of panic when we realize that high school, the last state supported program available for most of our children, is ending. And the panic is always around the question…... Read more
By Julie Have you considered finding a volunteer assignment for your child with Down syndrome? Jump right in, the water is fine! Our 12-year-old son, Miles, is an energetic, social guy who loves being around all types of people. About a year ago, my h... Read more
