Pippa has a sensory soother – we’ve nicknamed him “Flappy”. It’s actually a rubber iPhone case from Smiggle with a textured side. Pippa takes it with her everywhere (and we have about ten spares). Recently, Flappy lived his best life coming to Disneyland Paris with us – he met characters, went on rides (even Thunder Read more about Sensory Soothers[…]
Today sees the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight, and Christina, mum to Mikey and Missy, shared her fostering story with us. In early 2010 I was asked to mentor a vunerable teenager who was pregnant. I would be fostering the baby once it was born and helping the young mum learn how to care for a Read more about Fostering Week[…]
Written by Rachel Murray I’m Rachel Murray and I’m 23 and I live in Scotland and I try to live my best life. I have some health issues and I remember going to the hospital as a child. Till now my mum has always supported me at hospital and I have had some good and Read more about Down syndrome and my health[…]
On World Down Syndrome Day our WCAT families have come together to address some of the questions they have been asked about life with Down syndrome. Each person’s experience is different and unique to them, however we hope that by sharing these personal experiences and answers with you, we can dispel some of the myths Read more about What challenges do you face living with Down syndrome?[…]
Ahead of this World Down Syndrome Day our WCAT families have come together to address some of the questions they have been asked about life with Down syndrome. Each person’s experience is different and unique to them, however we hope that by sharing these personal experiences and answers with you, we can dispel some of Read more about Do you have a good life?[…]
Thomas is not only one of my best friends, but also my neighbour. That is true double luck. To feel the love he has for me as his friend every day, because we live next to each other! When I walk into our street and Thomas sees me from the little playpark across from our Read more about I love you, just the way you are[…]
Written by Clare Fraser In the summer, my wonderful sister-in-law asked me a question no one had ever asked me before. She said, “What can I do better?” It was a question that moved me more than I’d realised, and I thought I’d share with you some of the answers I gave her and some Read more about What can I do better?[…]
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[…]