karen gaffney
Karen Gaffney hasn't let her Down syndrome stop her. She was fully included in a regular high school, has a degree from Portland Community College, and even swam the English Channel in a relay race. Just last year she swan across Lake Tahoe and now she's looking at swimming the Maui Channel.
videos
We all need inspiration from time to time. Club 21 hopes that the videos below will bring a smile to your face.
Check out this cool video by the Down Syndrome Information Alliance: Dreams in Reality
conner gifford
Conner Gifford, aged 26, works two jobs and just co-authored a book on American history. This is a history book for those who don't like history. You can purchase his book at connorgifford.com or amazon.com.
i have a voice
The I Have A Voice Down Syndrome Awareness Project was created to introduce the world to a remarkable group of people. People living full lives, learning and achieving at an extraordinary level, contributing positively to society. People with Down syndrome. Because they wear their diagnosis on their faces, they are often prejudged, even ostracized. A beautifully crafted coffee table book of nearly 40 portraits and first person and family accounts entitled I Have A Voice, showcases their potential and humanity to open minds and change lives.
aledo high school homecoming 2008
Kristin Pass is the star of the show. Voted homecoming queen of Aledo High School in Texas, she has great plans for the rest of her life!
most valuable player
Patrick Nicholson has Down Syndrome, but that hasn't stopped him from making a difference as assistant coach for his high school football team.
natalie merchant - wonder
This music video not only features children with Down syndrome, but the song itself is an inspiration for families of children with special needs.
an eagle scout
Matthew McClane of Annapolis attains the rank of Eagle Scout. Only 2 out of every 100 boy scouts ever achieve this highest rank, but Matthew managed it despite having Down syndrome.
mr. blue sky
The DVD of this movie is available here.
Something in Andra's kindness to him as a child, and her sunny optimism gives Greg pause, making him look beyond his shallow relationship with Bonnie, and his father's deep alcoholic depression since his mother's death. Could it be love? Does Greg dare to defy social convention and listen to his heart?
Emotional impact is key in this story of friendship ripening into love, and rich performances by Ashley Wolfe and Chaney Kley win over the skeptics about this heretofore unheard of relationship. What was once unthinkable; a love relationship between a woman with Down Syndrome and a 'normal' man, captures your heart, challenging old stereotypes.
johnny the bagger
An inspiring story about how one person changed not only his own life but the perspective of others around him.
inspiration
estelle
Be inspired (or entertained) by this three year old with Down syndrome!
Pre-K Open Play
Save the Date! Friday, September 18th 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Come enjoy connecting with others on the journey while your child plays with peers! For families with kids ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. If you have any questions please contact Audrey Gray at audrey_a_gray@yahoo.com
