International Day of Person's with Disabilities

December 3rd, 2017 is the international person's with disabilities day. 

This international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. This day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.

This years theme is Transformation towards Sustainable and Resilient Society for all. Check out this website for more information.

National Bullying Prevention Month

National Bullying Prevention Month

1 out of every 5 students report being bullied according to PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. 

October is the National Bullying Prevention Month. October 25th is unity day. Where we raise awareness by wearing and sharing orange. This day was initiated by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in October of 2006. It has since grown to an entire month of raising awareness to prevent bullying. 

This year, for every #CleantheMean post on Facebook or Instagram, clarisonic will donate $1 to PACER's National Prevention Center (up to $100,000.) Get involved and help raise awareness by posting using the hashtag #CleantheMean! 

Resources:

• http://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/

Give to the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network!

Today, I want to share an email I recently received from a client's mother, Ashly Williams.  She is an amazing mother with a wonderful family who we all grew to love here at the clinic.  She is a volunteer with the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network.  Please read below to find out how you can help!

From Ashly:

When I found out that I could raise money for Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network and help pay my way to the annual DSDN retreat in Chicago I just knew I had to help!

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network is a non-profit organization that is 100% volunteer base. They are an online-based network that has made it their mission to support new and expectant parents of children with Down syndrome.

Our organization is growing every day. One thing I really love about DSDN is being able to reach out to new moms and know that they are added to Rockin mom's groups for the extra support they need. 

If you would like to donate to this wonderful cause please let me know! If I reach a certain goal, my registration for the 2017 Rockin' Moms Retreat in Chicago will be covered!

That's why I created a fundraiser to support Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. I am very passionate about DSDN, and their mission to support new and expectant parents of children with Down syndrome by providing information, connections and support—and you can be a part of it.

Check out my fundraising page and please consider making a donation to help me reach my goal of $1,000. So far we have raised $521, we are over half way there. 

Give today.

Giving online is easy and fast, and your support will make a real difference. I appreciate your help!