http://downrightawesome.com Down Right Awesome Fri, 27 May 2016 16:39:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 nodown,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilitiesThe dad perspective on Down Syndrome from the Down Right Awesome Dads: Jason, Rick and Mark. You aint seen nothing yet!Down Right Awesome Dadsmark.owens@infilcodegremont.comDown Right Awesome Dads http://downrightawesome.com/archives/947 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/947#comments Fri, 27 May 2016 16:39:38 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=947 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/947/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noDr. Tolbert, President of the NDSC Executive Council was kind enough to spend an hour with us discussing the upcoming convention in Orlando.  It was enough to get us all really excited! First, some background on Marilyn.  She is one … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsDr. Tolbert, President of the NDSC Executive Council was kind enough to spend an hour with us discussing the upcoming convention in Orlando.  It was enough to get us all really excited! First, some background on Marilyn.  She is one … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/942 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/942#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2015 05:54:50 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=942 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/942/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noThe Down Right Awesome Dads give an end of year update.  Happy Holidays!  Happy New Year! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #34.  Down Right Awesome DadsThe Down Right Awesome Dads give an end of year update.  Happy Holidays!  Happy New Year! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #34.  down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/936 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/936#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2015 02:23:51 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=936 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/936/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noThere is a new book out that we think you should read.  It is called Black Day: The Monster Rock Band.  Not only does it have a great storyline and really cool art, but there is a cool song too.  … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsThere is a new book out that we think you should read.  It is called Black Day: The Monster Rock Band.  Not only does it have a great storyline and really cool art, but there is a cool song too.  … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/931 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/931#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:17:17 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=931 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/931/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noWe had a super special guest on the show for this episode – Princess Kayla herself!  Fresh from her appearance on the Today Show, Kayla tells us all about it! Some other recent highlights: Kayla travels to the White House … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsWe had a super special guest on the show for this episode – Princess Kayla herself!  Fresh from her appearance on the Today Show, Kayla tells us all about it! Some other recent highlights: Kayla travels to the White House … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/923 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/923#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2015 06:26:11 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=923 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/923/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noWe spent a wonderful hour with Ricki Sabia, Senior Policy Advisor of NDSC, and got to hear about the following great topics relating to education: Universal Design for Learning – a set of principles for curriculum development that give all … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsWe spent a wonderful hour with Ricki Sabia, Senior Policy Advisor of NDSC, and got to hear about the following great topics relating to education: Universal Design for Learning – a set of principles for curriculum development that give all … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/916 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/916#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2015 06:10:10 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=916 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/916/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noFor those of you who have been living under a rock, there has been some REALLY exciting progress over the last few years in the area of DS research.  Who better to tell us about it than the Chief Scientific … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsFor those of you who have been living under a rock, there has been some REALLY exciting progress over the last few years in the area of DS research.  Who better to tell us about it than the Chief Scientific … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/913 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/913#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2014 05:47:48 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=913 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/913/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noBelieve it or not, we actually felt qualified to take this one on ourselves!  Between us we have SIX children successfully trained! First things first – We know how lucky we are that our three children with Down syndrome took … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsBelieve it or not, we actually felt qualified to take this one on ourselves!  Between us we have SIX children successfully trained! First things first – We know how lucky we are that our three children with Down syndrome took … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/908 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/908#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2014 06:24:17 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=908 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/908/feed 1 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noThis was a great episode.  We were very honored to have Sara join us on the program! Sara told us how she got interested in speech therapy and her decades of experience.  We learned about how she discovered that traditional … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsThis was a great episode.  We were very honored to have Sara join us on the program! Sara told us how she got interested in speech therapy and her decades of experience.  We learned about how she discovered that traditional … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/904 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/904#comments Fri, 30 May 2014 05:58:42 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=904 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/904/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noMichael Remus is an expert on inclusion.  He is a parent of two children with special needs.  He has been a teacher and has written several books.  But most importantly (to me anyway), he took an entire school district into … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsMichael Remus is an expert on inclusion.  He is a parent of two children with special needs.  He has been a teacher and has written several books.  But most importantly (to me anyway), he took an entire school district into … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/898 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/898#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2014 01:13:18 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=898 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/898/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noJust a catchup episode here to keep you up to date. First we did a quick wrap up on World Down Syndrome Day (March 21).  Then we jumped into the newest and coolest Ds Organization – the 321Foundation.  This new … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsJust a catchup episode here to keep you up to date. First we did a quick wrap up on World Down Syndrome Day (March 21).  Then we jumped into the newest and coolest Ds Organization – the 321Foundation.  This new … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/889 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/889#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:59:17 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=889 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/889/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noThe new DS Registry will provide huge opportunities to improve the lives of our children! We had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Kaeser about DS Connect which launched in September.  Just listen to the list of potential benefits that … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsThe new DS Registry will provide huge opportunities to improve the lives of our children! We had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Kaeser about DS Connect which launched in September.  Just listen to the list of potential benefits that … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/884 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/884#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:42:54 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=884 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/884/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noWe had the opportunity to speak with Lito Ramirez, founder of Down Syndrome Achieves.  DSA’s mission includes Research and Funding, Political Advocacy and Education.  They have a new initiative called ONE21.  ONE21 seeks to fund the development of a dedicated … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsWe had the opportunity to speak with Lito Ramirez, founder of Down Syndrome Achieves.  DSA’s mission includes Research and Funding, Political Advocacy and Education.  They have a new initiative called ONE21.  ONE21 seeks to fund the development of a dedicated … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/823 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/823#comments Fri, 11 Oct 2013 05:25:13 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=823 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/823/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noDr. Vellody is the Medical Director of the Down Syndrome Center at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This guy REALLY understands the medical issues faced by our children! Because the center that he directs is specialized, he sees an incredible … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsDr. Vellody is the Medical Director of the Down Syndrome Center at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This guy REALLY understands the medical issues faced by our children! Because the center that he directs is specialized, he sees an incredible … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/809 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/809#comments Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:58:10 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=809 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/809/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noRachel takes us back in time, telling us the story of her first child Leah and handling her deafness from diagnosis to the development of Signing Time.  Like our children with Down Syndrome, Rachel found that Leah was considered ‘different’ … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsRachel takes us back in time, telling us the story of her first child Leah and handling her deafness from diagnosis to the development of Signing Time.  Like our children with Down Syndrome, Rachel found that Leah was considered ‘different’ … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/801 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/801#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2013 05:16:14 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=801 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/801/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noThe NDSC Convention last month was fantastic!  And who would know more about it than Mac Macsovits of the Rocky Mountain DSA?  It turns out Rick and his family were also there.  The convention was very well attended with excellent … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsThe NDSC Convention last month was fantastic!  And who would know more about it than Mac Macsovits of the Rocky Mountain DSA?  It turns out Rick and his family were also there.  The convention was very well attended with excellent … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/760 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/760#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:31:31 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=760 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/760/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noIn this episode Jason, Mark and Rick each give an update on their child and the current challenges they are facing for their age category. Jason’s Dexter is two years old and is now walking.  What a big milestone walking … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsIn this episode Jason, Mark and Rick each give an update on their child and the current challenges they are facing for their age category. Jason’s Dexter is two years old and is now walking.  What a big milestone walking … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/737 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/737#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:04:31 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=737 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/737/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noWe got the band back together for a quick roundup of events happening in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21.  Much like the podcast, this write up is going to be short and sweet. To celebrate, you can: … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsWe got the band back together for a quick roundup of events happening in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21.  Much like the podcast, this write up is going to be short and sweet. To celebrate, you can: … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/781 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/781#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:41:13 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=781 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/781/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #18. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #18. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/784 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/784#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:03:23 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=784 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/784/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #17. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #17. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/788 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/788#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:14:55 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=788 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/788/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #16. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #16. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/791 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/791#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:19:16 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=791 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/791/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #15. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #15. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/796 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/796#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:25:11 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=796 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/796/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #14. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsDue to an unfortunate hacking event, the original write-up for this podcast was lost.  Thankfully, we still have a copy of the audio.  And this awesome picture.  Enjoy! Download Down Syndrome Radio, Episode #14. Better yet…subscribe, rate us and leave a … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/710 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/710#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:24:17 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=710 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/710/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noThere is something special going on here in San Diego this week.  The seeds for true inclusion are being sown.  These kids may think they are just playing with some cool toys in a really nice house, but they will … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsThere is something special going on here in San Diego this week.  The seeds for true inclusion are being sown.  These kids may think they are just playing with some cool toys in a really nice house, but they will … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/617 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/617#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:12:19 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=617 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/617/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noOctober is National Down Syndrome Awareness month and we kick it off with a bang.  We are very pleased to welcome Chip Gerhardt, Chairman of the Board of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to the show.  Chip is a … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsOctober is National Down Syndrome Awareness month and we kick it off with a bang.  We are very pleased to welcome Chip Gerhardt, Chairman of the Board of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to the show.  Chip is a … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/593 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/593#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:44:54 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=593 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/593/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noDana Halle has made HUGE contributions to the Down Syndrome community over the years.  She co-founded the Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County many years back and more recently, she developed ‘The Learning Program’ which is accelerating education for people with Down … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsDana Halle has made HUGE contributions to the Down Syndrome community over the years.  She co-founded the Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County many years back and more recently, she developed ‘The Learning Program’ which is accelerating education for people with Down … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/580 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/580#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:55:49 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=580 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/580/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noRick from Down Syndrome Daily joins us again to talk apps.  In typical dad fashion, we quickly take a turn for the worse and venture off topic.  After trading bodily fluid stories, we get back on track and discuss our … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsRick from Down Syndrome Daily joins us again to talk apps.  In typical dad fashion, we quickly take a turn for the worse and venture off topic.  After trading bodily fluid stories, we get back on track and discuss our … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/566 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/566#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:07:20 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=566 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/566/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noThe mission of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation is a simple and concise summary of the reasons why we started this podcast:  Research, care, advocacy.  Seems like a perfect match! Dr. Jérôme Lejeune was a French pediatrician and geneticist who, in … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsThe mission of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation is a simple and concise summary of the reasons why we started this podcast:  Research, care, advocacy.  Seems like a perfect match! Dr. Jérôme Lejeune was a French pediatrician and geneticist who, in … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/549 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/549#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:21:20 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=549 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/549/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noIn the short time that we have been recording this podcast, we have always stressed the importance of siblings in our kids’ lives.  In 1962 one sibling raised the bar for brothers and sisters everywhere.  Rosemary Kennedy’s sister believed that … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsIn the short time that we have been recording this podcast, we have always stressed the importance of siblings in our kids’ lives.  In 1962 one sibling raised the bar for brothers and sisters everywhere.  Rosemary Kennedy’s sister believed that … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/517 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/517#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:27:33 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=517 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/517/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noRunning on fumes and adrenaline, we recap the highlights of the NDSC Convention from a very busy weekend in Washington, DC.  From advocating on Capitol Hill to dancing the night away – with workshops, exhibits, hallway and pool meetings in … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsRunning on fumes and adrenaline, we recap the highlights of the NDSC Convention from a very busy weekend in Washington, DC.  From advocating on Capitol Hill to dancing the night away – with workshops, exhibits, hallway and pool meetings in … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/494 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/494#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:46:04 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=494 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/494/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noIn the first few installments of this humble podcast, we found ourselves continuously visiting one site for ideas for our “great/amazing/inspirational story” segment.  Down Syndrome Daily is an excellent resource for the Down syndrome community and we are very excited … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsIn the first few installments of this humble podcast, we found ourselves continuously visiting one site for ideas for our “great/amazing/inspirational story” segment.  Down Syndrome Daily is an excellent resource for the Down syndrome community and we are very excited … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/472 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/472#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:16:59 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=472 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/472/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noA national organization comprised of dads dedicated to supporting the fathers and families of children with Down syndrome?  Heck, it’s even named D.A.D.S!  Sounds like a perfect match for our humble podcast about DS from a dad’s perspective! In just over 10 years, … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsA national organization comprised of dads dedicated to supporting the fathers and families of children with Down syndrome?  Heck, it’s even named D.A.D.S!  Sounds like a perfect match for our humble podcast about DS from a dad’s perspective! In just over 10 years, … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/448 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/448#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:49:33 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=448 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/448/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noIEP, IFSP, IDEA, NCLB….WTF?? Did you know that there are trained individuals who will help you decipher the acronyms and navigate the often confusing bureaucracy around special needs services?  Well there are, and these folks are called Special Needs Advocates.  … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsIEP, IFSP, IDEA, NCLB….WTF?? Did you know that there are trained individuals who will help you decipher the acronyms and navigate the often confusing bureaucracy around special needs services?  Well there are, and these folks are called Special Needs Advocates.  … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/438 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/438#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:43:15 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=438 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/438/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noHey all, This is Mark from Down Syndrome Radio.  Papa Jason and I are planning on recording another episode on Tuesday evening.   In the meantime, I thought I would post the words/audio to the ‘Aint Seen Nothin Yet’ Song that … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsHey all, This is Mark from Down Syndrome Radio.  Papa Jason and I are planning on recording another episode on Tuesday evening.   In the meantime, I thought I would post the words/audio to the ‘Aint Seen Nothin Yet’ Song that … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/315 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/315#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:48:02 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=315 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/315/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noThere are a ton of resources out there with varying degrees of useful information about Down syndrome.  We break down what we think are the most informative, helpful and enjoyable websites, books, blogs and podcasts (of course)!  See the big … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsThere are a ton of resources out there with varying degrees of useful information about Down syndrome.  We break down what we think are the most informative, helpful and enjoyable websites, books, blogs and podcasts (of course)!  See the big … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/293 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/293#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:47:55 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=293 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/293/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noYou may be thinking….two topics?!?!  Why not?  Yes, we attempt to tackle two topics in this episode. The second half of this episode picks up where we left off in Episode #1.  After we received the news, how did we … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsYou may be thinking….two topics?!?!  Why not?  Yes, we attempt to tackle two topics in this episode. The second half of this episode picks up where we left off in Episode #1.  After we received the news, how did we … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/271 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/271#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:49:15 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=271 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/271/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)noWelcome to the inaugural episode of Down Syndrome Radio by the Down Right Awesome Dads, Mark and Jason.  In this episode, we introduce ourselves and share our stories about receiving the diagnosis. Being informed that your newborn or in utero … Continue reading →Down Right Awesome DadsWelcome to the inaugural episode of Down Syndrome Radio by the Down Right Awesome Dads, Mark and Jason.  In this episode, we introduce ourselves and share our stories about receiving the diagnosis. Being informed that your newborn or in utero … Continue reading →down,syndrome,children,special,needs,trisomy,intellectual,disabilities http://downrightawesome.com/archives/264 http://downrightawesome.com/archives/264#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:46:34 +0000 http://downrightawesome.com/?p=264 Continue reading →]]> http://downrightawesome.com/archives/264/feed 0 mark.owens@infilcodegremont.com (Down Right Awesome Dads)