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Joni and Friends Products
When Robin Prays
Over 50 years ago, when Robin was born with Down syndrome, it was recommended to her parents that she be institutionalized. Her loving family rejected that idea ...
Camp Lean-on-the-Lord
by: Diane Monreal
At Camp Lean-on-the-Lord, children learn to be a compassionate friend through hands-on activities, Bible stories, songs, and crafts. Includes lessons on autism, Down syndrome, cerebral ...
Christian Royal: In the Potter's Hands
When Christian Royal’s parents were told, “Your son can’t be educated,” they refused to lose heart. Instead, they persisted in helping ...
Radio Programs
Down Syndrome Surgeries
Joni comments on invasive surgical procedures to restructure the faces of Down Syndrome children.
The Story of Christian Royal
Joni shares how Christian Royal with Down syndrome found his gift of creating beautiful pottery.
Robin Hiser
Joni interviews her friend Robin who has Down syndrome about worship and why she's looking forward to heaven.
Down Syndrome Month
Joni introduces Down Syndrome Month and shares about her friend, Robin Hiser.
Down Syndrome Dangers
Joni shares her concern for Down Syndrome babies since the abortion rate for these babies has skyrocketed to 90%.
Television Episodes
When Robin Prays
Over 50 years ago, when Robin was born with Down syndrome, it was recommended to her parents that she be institutionalized. Her loving family rejected that idea ...
Christian Royal: In the Potter's Hands
When Christian Royal’s parents were told, “Your son can’t be educated,” they refused to lose heart. Instead, they persisted in helping ...
A Full House
Although Tom and Melanie Nicklas planned on a large family, having two of their six children born with disabilities was not part of their dream. Looking into ...
Organizations
Band of Angels Foundation
Chloe's Blog
CHLOE'S MESSAGE - The smallest voice can make the largest impact! See the career and accomplishments of a 7-year old with Down syndrome who helps advocate to ...
Disability Online
This is an online, international information directory for people with disabilities. There are over 2,000 links in the directory.
National Down Syndrome Congress
It is the purpose of the National Down Syndrome Congress to create a national climate in which all people will recognize and embrace the value and ...
Pujols Family Foundation
The Pujols Family Foundation exists to honor God and strengthen families through works, deeds and examples. Since beginning this foundation in 2005, they have sought to help ...
Resources
Celebrate! Parent Support Package
This inspirational package includes My Baby Can, 18 month developmental calendar, a copy of Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome, and a DVD that documents ...
Common Threads
Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome
The accomplishments of 59 persons with Down syndrome from across the U.S. and Canada are chronicled in a unique and inspiring book ...Company Hires Adults with Autism to Test Software Article
Article – The Salt Lake Tribune Aspiritech is harnessing the talents of an unusual workforce of software testers—a collection of young ...
Down Syndrome's Rewards Touted as New Test Looms
Families report happy lives in first survey of impact of genetic condition. Bioethicist Art Caplan says “the ease of this [pregnancy ...
Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months on DVD
Inspired after his son with Down syndrome was born, Will watched his wife in a relentless pursuit of information that would comfort ...