The Road We've Shared The Road Weve Shared

Join us in our chat with Sarah Lotfi, the writer and director of the live action short film, Menschen.  Menschen packs a lot of humanity into 30 minutes with the tag “Life Worthy of Life.” We, too, will try to pack a lot into 30 minutes as we hear more about Lotfi’s siblings, each with Down syndrome, her leading co-star Connor Long, and the many human stories and connections she’s experienced from the making of this impactful film.

You can see more about Menschen on their website and Facebook. And Connor Long on Facebook.

Allie Guard is 25 years old and has her own business!  She creates beautiful art with colored pencils and bright colors.  The pieces are then either framed, turned into wearable art, or stationary items.  She has her own web store and Facebook page!

We've been following Allie's works since we found her for our List.ly list of Businesses by adults who have Down syndrome. Allie and her Dad wrote a recent blog post to give us an introduction - now we get to talk to her LIVE! 

Join us as we talk to Allie and her Mom, Sharon, about her life, business, and creativity! 

In Sherry's soon to be released book, "Life With Charley" she talks about the son she adopted when he was two months old.  Charley, who is now 21, has an infectious smile and a following on his Mom's blog and Facebook page.  He also has Down syndrome.

Now Sherry tells her story via a memoir.  

Join us when we talk to Sherry about what it's like to write a book like this, how she got started, and of course, life with Charley!

"Our mission is to create opportunities for those who may need extra guidance and encouragement to learn to maintain and appreciate a healthy and active lifestyle."

A recent article in The Washington Post "Spirit moves them: Fitness program is tailored to people with developmental disabilities" caught our attention.  If you're interested in exercise and nutrition, join us when we talk to JARED CINER, Executive Director, Founder, and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) at Spirit Club about their mission and how his team has been helping those with disabilities live healthier lives.

 

Sarah will be starting high school in a few weeks.  If that's not exciting enough, she also has her own cooking show, Sarah's Great Day!  Sarah and her Mom, Valerie, recently held a workshop at the NDSC convention where she showed other teens and adults how to make their own guacamole.  You can find lots of her videos on her YouTube Channel. 

We'll be talking to Sarah and Valerie about how the show started and what's coming up in the new season.  

Join us to learn more about this exciting and different career that shows how teens and adults who have Down syndrome have can blossom with the right supports.

"Buddy Up Tennis is a weekly, high-energy 90-minute program focused on adaptive tennis, fitness, and fun for children and adults with Down Syndrome."  As parents of adults who have Down syndrome, we're always looking for ways to help our "kids" stay active and healthy.  Join us as we learn about how this program works!  Be sure to look for them in the Exhibit Hall at the National Down Syndrome Congress convention if you're going to be there!   When you do, be sure to tell them you heard them on The Road!