The beginning of the school year was not what I was expecting. Jordan Grace had been so excited to go 3rd grade on the very first day. She couldn’t wait to see all her friends. I was so thrilled for her. I mean what else could I ask for, a little girl who loves school? Read more about Third Grade[…]

Hello, my name is Nino Genua, I am 24 years old and a proud Ambassador for WCAT. I am a member of the National Down syndrome Policy Group who recently were successful in getting the Down syndrome Act passed in Parliament. This historic Act was one of the final ones our Queen actually signed before Read more about Down Syndrome Act Consultation[…]

‘The last time we saw Ralph and Katie, they’d just had the wedding of the year. So what happened next?’ A spin off of hit series The A-word, Ralph & Katie is a new 6 part comedy drama documenting the first year of Ralph (Leon Harrop) and Katie’s (Sarah Gordy) marriage. Leon and Sarah tell Read more about Ralph & Katie[…]

Today we have a guest blog written by Maria of Hormones and Chromosomes, thanks for letting us share! I am Maria and I am 43 years old. I have been with my husband Neil for 22 years. We have three children. Eleanor aged 19, Joseph aged 7 and Nancy aged 5. I was 23 when Read more about Be bold, be brave and be kind always[…]

WCAT Ambassador Thomas recently got hearing aids. His mum Alison told us more. At the end April, Thomas went to the ENT and it was decided that he would benefit from wearing hearing aids. We went to the hearing centre and the audiologist fitted Thomas for his hearing aids. The process involved Thomas sitting really Read more about Superhero hearing like Spider-Man![…]

Julie Fisher When I look at my beautiful 16 year old boy today, I wonder why I was so full of worry before he was born. I had surrounded myself with an amazing group of Mums that supported me and showed me the way so well. They guided me and shared their journeys with me Read more about He’s My Son, He Is Darcy[…]

Kassie Filer On 3rd November 2017 Carlson literally flew into this world, a really quick labour with my partner and mum at my side. My partner asked my mum to do the honours of cutting his cord. It was perfect…until they handed me my son and I instantly knew something wasn’t right. I felt panic Read more about He is our Rainbow of Uniqueness[…]

Lisa Carr I don’t think I’m alone as a mum with a child who is unique when I say that some of my most challenging thoughts and questions are how will he form meaningful friendships that will arm him like they have done me in life? Not token friendships but real real friendships. We work, Read more about Luke: Exploring the world with open eyes[…]

Nicola Houghton On Saturday 2nd April 2022, I had to keep a massive secret. Jessica had been nominated to receive a very exciting award and appear on prime time Saturday night telly. Oh, and she met Ant and Dec too! Jessica is a very exceptional young lady. Despite having significant health issues from the day Read more about Jessica meets Ant and Dec[…]

At the expo for her fourth Austin Half Marathon in February 2020, Kayleigh wanted to register for a full marathon the next year to honor her grandmother. At that time, she had completed 7 half marathons and wanted to do the full. I am not going to lie, the thought scared me. 26.2 miles is Read more about Kayleigh’s Journey to a Marathon[…]