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In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, Sunday March 21, 2010
Quote 1 of 21, March 1, 2010 Said to a family that included a toddler with Down syndrome at Disneyland,
Quote 2 of 21, March 2, 2010 "Dad, what are taxes? Why are they taking money from my paycheck?" Nick is a clerks' Hhelper at Gelson's Market in Calabasas, CA who pays all his taxes and union dues.
Quote 3 of 21, March 3, 2010 "Mom, remember be patient. I will do it, I learn, be patient."
Quote 4 of 21, March 4, 2010 "Can I say one more thing really fast? I am here to prove people with disabilities Brent spontaneously made this remark to the judges after his audition for the TV reality show
Quote 5 of 21, March 5, 2010 "Michael do it too! Yes I can!"
Quote 6 of 21, March 6, 2010 Steve was addressing a class for Special Ed Teachers at Azusa Pacific University. As a guest speaker, and his opening line was... Steven Vaughn lost his life to Alzheimer's Disease in 2008, he was 49. He was very proud of the fact that he was part of the Hi Hopes, Creative Identity, and Hope University. He traveled the country with the New Horizons (OC YMCA) and he worked for Carl's Jr. for 16 years. On his 15th anniversary, he won a cruise trip to Cancun. He could bowl 189 on one Saturday with the Hope Bowlers and the next he could bowl 42 and be proud of both. He won a Silver Medal in the backstroke at the UCLA Special Olympics and numerous awards for his bowling. Steve enjoyed Square Dancing with the Hope Twirlers and singing with his friends. Our family owes many thanks to Mrs. Walker, Hope and Mr. George Gilliam and Creative Identity for their guidance and love.
Quote 7 of 21, March 7, 2010 When Sara voted in her first election she was asked how she voted. She answered...
Quote 8 of 21, March 8, 2010 At the end of an excruciatingly non-productive session with her speech pathologist, and mom at wit's end because she simply didn't feel like cooperating today, she finally blurts out...
Quote 9 of 21, March 9, 2010 When asked if he had enjoyed the whole grain pasta at dinner...
Quote 10 of 21, March 10, 2010 "We... ought to love... one another" Saying and signing his Bible Verse at Awana Club at Church. He remembers his verses longer than many of his typical peers.
Quote 11 of 21, March 11, 2010 "When I look into the mirror I see a wonderful, beautiful face looking back at me and I know I can tackle everything!" Lauren plays Becky Jackson on the Fox show "Glee." She is scheduled to appear on two up coming episodes: "The Power of Madonna" currently scheduled for 4/20/10 and "Home" not yet scheduled.
Quote 12 of 21, March 12, 2010 James wanted the dollar amount for filling his lawnmower gas cans divided in two. When asked "What do you mean?" he answered...
Quote 13 of 21, March 13, 2010 During a private art lesson when her teacher tried to help,
Quote 14 of 21, March 14, 2010 “Down Syndrome means that you learn slow and it is very hard to keep up I know I have been there as I was growing up. I had a lot of help with my family and their support. I had tutors to help me to achieve my goals. So can you because I believe in you. YOU CAN DO IT with extra support of your family and friends. They can help make your dreams come true and never give up. Go for your dream and achieve."
Quote 15 of 21, March 15, 2010 "I do job training at the Marriott Hotel at Warner Center. I do cleaning windows, gym and in the kitchen. I like the food at the Marriott. They have good lunch! Soon I will finish High School. I would like to be a zoo keeper."
Quote 16 of 21, March 16, 2010 When I mentioned that my new baby - about three weeks old had Down syndrome, he smiled at me and said:
Quote 17 of 21, March 17, 2010 As he knelt down to give his dog the last morsel of meat he whispered,
Quote 18 of 21, March 18, 2010 To her critically ill grandmother,
Quote 19 of 21, March 19, 2010 "No, I love you more!"
Quote 20 of 21, March 20, 2010 To her critically ill grandmother,
Quote 21 of 21, March 21, 2010 "When I grow up I be God." |
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