Integration (Down Syndrome)

Kathleen Basi is a stay-at-home mom, freelance writer, flute and voice teacher, liturgical composer, choir director, natural family planning teacher, scrapbooker, sometime-chef and budding disability rights activist. She puts her juggling skills on display at www.kathleenbasi.com Kathleen is here today to talk about her daughter’s journey with Down Syndrome and the importance of integrating special needs children [...]

Tips for Talking to Your Kids about Disabilities

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I have memories of my father, who was also in a wheelchair, getting discouraged when mothers would scold their children for staring at him in restaurants and stores. Now that I’m adult who’s experienced the same thing, I finally understand why. When teaching tolerance by being tolerant is so important, parents sometimes are unsure how [...]