Episode 12 - The Journey to Adoption and Advocacy

Episode 12 - The Journey to Adoption and Advocacy

In this episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, we talk with Carly Durham—nurse practitioner, client care manager, and mom of three, including two children with Down syndrome. Carly shares her family’s adoption journey from Ukraine, their experiences navigating complex medical needs, and her work as an advocate helping families understand IEPs and push for inclusion. We also dive into the realities of special education in Texas—from STAAR testing to deciding whether a GenEd classroom is right for your child. This heartfelt and practical conversation highlights the challenges, victories, and everyday pursuit of belonging for every child.Resources that Carly Spoke about:SPEDTX - https://www.spedtex.org/TEA - https://tea.texas.gov/Disability Scoop - https://www.disabilityscoop.com/Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities - https://tcdd.texas.gov/ Disability Rights of TX – https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/Federal ARC – ARC.org

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Episode 15 - Gigi's Playhouse

Episode 15 - Gigi's Playhouse

In our newest episode, Antonella Signori of GiGi’s Playhouse Houston shares how this incredible nonprofit is empowering individuals with Down syndrome through free programs—from infancy through adulth...

21 Tammi 26min

Episode 15 - Gigi's Playhouse Trailer

Episode 15 - Gigi's Playhouse Trailer

Check out our latest episode where we talk about all things Gigi's Playhouse. Locations for Gigi's Playhouse are all over the country and it's a fantastic resource for families who have loved ones wit...

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Episode 14 FULL - Living in the "And" with Jillian Benfield

Episode 14 FULL - Living in the "And" with Jillian Benfield

In this powerful episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici speak with journalist and author Jillian Benfield about her newest book Overwhelmed and Grateful as we...

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Episode 14 Trailer - On Living in the "And" - Author Jillian Benfield

Episode 14 Trailer - On Living in the "And" - Author Jillian Benfield

Former TV journalist Jillian Benfield joins Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici to share her powerful story of raising a child with Down Syndrome. Jillian opens up about her journey from grief to gratitude,...

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Episode 13 Sneak Peak - Empowering Kids with IDD to Dance

Episode 13 Sneak Peak - Empowering Kids with IDD to Dance

New Episode Alert! Empowering Kids with IDD to Dance - Cammie O'Hara shares the joy of teaching her students with IDD how to dance and how her Empower Dance Group performs at some big venues! No matte...

13 Marras 202540s

Episode 13 - Empowering Dancers One Step at a Time

Episode 13 - Empowering Dancers One Step at a Time

In this uplifting episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Monique Johnson and Leigh Frillici welcome Cammie O’Hara, owner of The Dance Pointe, a studio dedicated to providing inclusive danc...

13 Marras 202519min

Episode 12 Trailer - A Journey from Adoption to Advocacy

Episode 12 Trailer - A Journey from Adoption to Advocacy

On this episode of Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives, Carly Durham shares her journey from adopting a child with Down Syndrome from Ukraine to their experiences navigating complex medical needs, and her...

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