Born in Nashville TN with Down Syndrome, Bernadette has become well known in the art community worldwide. Her exposure to the art world and culture started as a child attending as many art galleries, museums, concert halls and plays as her time would allow. From an early age she was encouraged to draw and color [...]
Karen Gaffney swims two miles a day, five times a week. She has been in swimming racing since the age of four. In Sept. 25th 2007, at the age of 29, Karen became known worldwide for being the first person with Down syndrome to complete a relay swim across the English Channel, completed her latest [...]
Quincy Jones joins fashion show to raise money for Down syndrome
Diondra Dixon in the Spotlight
Halle Berry’s View on Down Syndrome
Michael J. Johnson: Painter, Illustrator, Self Advocate
Bernadette Resha: Painter, Artist, Self Advocate
Sally Ross Brown: An Extraordinary Woman with Cerebral Palsy
Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy
Something More by Chuck Adams
Sujeet Desai: Professional Musician and Self-Advocate
Have Ya Heard (HYH) eMag highlights entertainment (i.e. books, film, videos), accomplishments of individuals in the special needs community and more. Also, visit our online community at http://hyhonline.ning.com
The Able Trust established the “Look at My Ability” campaign to build public awareness of the skills and talents available to businesses and organizations from within this workforce, to promote the work of the Florida Business Leadership Network and its 14 local organizations, and to encourage everyone with a disability to look at their abilities and where those skills fit in the world of work. For more information visit, http://www.abletrust.org
