This section is for kids, teens and adults with Down syndrome. “For me” is the place to share your thoughts, stories, favorite links and photos. This is a way to share what is new with you, make new friends, stay in touch with old friends and to make the DSG community even stronger!
We invite you to submit items to be placed on this page. Email items to robbin@wiupsidedown.org.
What should I send?
- Poems
- Stories
- Photos
- Self-advocacy topics
- Art work
- Favorite links
Not sure what it means to have Down syndrome?
Down Syndrome and You is a great booklet made by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society that will help you understand what it means to have Down syndrome.
Checkout the websites below to learn about some amazing people with Down syndrome just like you!
Read a Time Magazine article about the wedding of Sujeet Desai and Carrie Bergeron who both have Down syndrome.
Annie Forts – The Annie Forts “UP” Syndrome Fund, Inc. was created to assist and encourage young people with Down syndrome.
Chris Burke is one of America’s favorite personalities. Through his work he has single-handedly transformed America’s image of the mentally and physically handicapped. Chris is also a spokesperson for the National Down Syndrome Society.
Karen Gaffney received her high school diploma from St. Mary’s Academy in Portland, Oregon in 1997. Having completed all of the Oregon State requirements for a regular high school diploma. She completed requirements for an AS degree and a certificate to be a teacher’s aide at Portland Community College in March 2001. Read an inspiring story about Karen’s latest swim across Lake Tahoe!
Michael Jurogue Johnson is a full time artist. Art is his job. He paints almost every day and he also works in the cottage industry that has developed from his talent. Michael was born with Down syndrome, but he was also born with a sense of wonder, an ability to appreciate simple things, a good sense of humor, and the determination to communicate with others. Art opened up Michael’s world.
Rachel Roberts has had an overwhelming desire to produce a coloring book with large, easy to color drawings, for children with special needs, such as herself, so they too could begin learning to read the way she did.. with sight words. Rachel was born with Down syndrome, however with her self motivation, encouragement and guidance of her family, some dedicated teachers… and God, she is striving to reach her potential.
Sujeet Dasai graduated with honors from high school, has been accepted to a music academy, plays violin, piano, clarinet and bass clarinet, has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, rides his jet ski, and much, much more. Oh yeah, he just happens to have Down syndrome.
