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Phyllis and her daughter Laura discussed the birth of Berkeley, Phyllis' son born in the late 70s, and how they were informed about his diagnosis of Down syndrome. In their conversation, they mentioned that one doctor advised against pursuing surgery...

Laura recently met Benjamin, who went to school with her brother, Berkeley, who has Down syndrome. Benjamin sat next to Berkeley in sixth grade and he talked about the impact that year had on his life. Because of his exposure...

Mother Kristin Mckinney (48) invites daughter, Savannah Mckinney (28), to the booth on her 28th birthday to share memories of past birthdays and express love for friends and family.

One Small Step partners Sanona Williams (53) and Jenny Clark (47) discuss presumptions people make about them based on race and location, the pressure to choose a political side, seeing versus not seeing race, parenting children with versus without special...

Long time volunteer at The Mount and board member talks about years of volunteering as well as her experience with her son with Down Syndrome at The Mount

One Small Step partners Richard Lewis (88) and Marvin Nemitz (53), both ministers, discuss their views on the social safety net, the mental health system in the United States, and the life experiences that informed their views on racial prejudice.

One Small Step partners Andrew Knight (25) and Paul Jeffrey (58) discuss growing up in large families, their evolving religious beliefs, parenting goals, and Paul's negative interactions with the police.

: 2022-11-28 20:07:25 Anna Alvarado (19 y.o) discuss with mother Lori Alvarado (52 y.o) about how it was finding out a younger sibling was born with Down syndrome and how raising him has been and will be in the future.

Spouses Florence "Floss" Whalen (89) and Richard "Dick" Whalen (89) interview each other about their childhoods, marriage, family, and occupations.

Edward "Ed" Walsh (59) shares a conversation with his colleague Glenn Wells (66) about Glenn's experiences as board member and president of Cape Fear Group Homes Inc., and what drives his advocacy work.

Kenny Nguyen: 2020-08-19 23:20:44

Sydney Ray (27) and her mother, Karen Ray (54), talk about their family dynamics, including Sydney's experience as the oldest of three children and her thoughts on having a brother with Down Syndrome. Karen shares some of her philosophies on...

Vicki Lee Cook (69) and her daughter Lee Anne Dretzel (41) discuss the intricacies of their family. They talk about Lee Anne's brother, Jim, who was born with Down Syndrome, and the ways in which Vicki grew and learned as...

Spouses Marilyn Reudelhuber (74) and David Reudelhuber (76) tell their son, Mark "Rudy" Reudelhuber (48), about how they met and the role of being Christian in their lives.

a talk about growing up, growing together and standing strong thru it all. Pride, love, laughter and tears.

"The reason and how I got into this work was really a fluke of nature when doctors told us that our second child, who had just been born, probably had Down syndrome," says Rich Robison, the executive director of the...

Becky Lesch (70) speaks with her daughter, Mel Lesch (34), about her late son, Paul, who had Down Syndrome and inspired her work in disability advocacy. They remember his humor, his love of music, and his affection for those around...

Chad Bell (33) speaks with his sister and favorite person, Sarah Bell (36), about what it means to him to have Down Syndrome, memories from their childhood, working his dream job at McDonald's for 14 years, and his close relationships...

Mollie (47 y.o.) talks to her brother Michael (48 y.o.) about growing up with brother with Down Syndrome and having debilitating anxiety. Mollie also discusses becoming a Pediatrician.

Patricia "Pat" Stone (59) talks with her children Anna Stine (21) and Matthew Stone (18) about Matthew's leukemia and down syndrome.

Deborah Spilko interviews her colleague and friend, Michae Mahler about being a gay activist in Erie, PA.