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DSAWM observes National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October
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Submitted 10-13-2010 under NONPROFITS
This October, the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) in conjunction with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) invites the community to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in recognition of the many achievements and abilities...
Buddy Walk Event Sets Record for Funds Raised
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Submitted 10-13-2009 under NONPROFITS
BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYDROMECool Weather Cannot Keep ‘Walkers’ Away, Event Sets Record for Funds Raised The 2009 Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) Buddy Walk took place this morning at Millennium Park....
What it "Means" to Walk - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #5
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Submitted 10-07-2009 under NONPROFITS
What It “Means” to Walk – By Lois Roelse The word “walk” is defined by Merrium-Webster Dictionary as “to move along on foot; to make headway; to pursue a course of action or way of life; to conduct oneself.” These definitions all relate...
A Precious Princess - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #4
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Submitted 10-02-2009 under NONPROFITS
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #4 A Precious Princess - By Susan Blanchard My name is Susan Blanchard, and I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Jana, on June 10, 2008. We found out at...
A Father's Story - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #3 (Nonprofit Neighbors)
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Submitted 09-28-2009 under NONPROFITS
A Father’s Story – By Brad Hecksel On May 11, 2008 my wife gave birth to our second child, Lauren Christine. It was Mother’s Day. From the moment the nurse placed her in my arms I knew something was different this time around....
People First Language
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Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS
Words Shape Attitudes – People First LanguageThe words that people use can help all individuals to lead more complete and enriching lives. Words can also create barriers and reinforce stereotypes. The primary goal of this statement is to...
FACTS ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME
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Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS
Facts about Down syndrome • Down syndrome occurs when an individual has three, rather than two, copies of the 21st chromosome. This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics...
BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME
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Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS
BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYDROMEAnnual Event Brings Education, Advocacy, and Funding to the Forefront The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM), a non-profit organization that strives to enhance the lives of...