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• 312. Ellie Goldstein On Celebrity Dance Competition

  Ellie Goldstein is the first person with Down syndrome to ever be on the cover of British Vogue. She’s also the first person with DS to ever be on the show, “Strictly Come Dancing” — basically UK’s equivalent of “Dancing With The Stars!” Naturally, the internet has A LOT of opinions about it. Today we’re diving into a Facebook post full of ableist comments disguised as empathy. And we’re wondering: Would these comments be made about a celebrity without an intellectual disability?What is the difference between supporting someone with DS and infantilizing them? How do we change people’s minds about this? This is a good one, friends! We’d love to hear what you think! --SHOW NOTESFollow Ellie on Instagram!JOIN THE LUCKY CREWJoin us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $4.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Enjoy bonus episodes where we dive deeper into the most controversial issues, shop discounts, and more! Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today! HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVEInterested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information!

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• 311. Down Syndrome Awareness Month Goals!

  Welcome to a new season of the podcast and happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Or should we say DS Acceptance Month?! The advocacy language has definitely changed over the years. Lets talk about it. Here’s what you can expect this week:How did DSAM become a thing? (Huge shout out to all the advocates who blazed a trail back in the 80s!) What are we doing to celebrate this month? (Hint: not much!)What is the difference between wanting to improve our kids lives and wanting to take their diagnoses away? What are our advocacy goals for this month?No matter how you’re celebrating (or not!) this month, we are cheering you on! Remember that your existence is your advocacy. And we are cheering for you! --SHOW NOTESIs there a Buddy Walk in your area? Find out here.JOIN THE LUCKY CREWJoin us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $4.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Enjoy bonus episodes where we dive deeper into the most controversial issues, shop discounts, and more! Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today! DISCOUNT CODEFriends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off!HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVEInterested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information!LET’S CHATEmail [email protected] with your questions and Good News or Shout Outs for future episodes.

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• 310. How To Connect with Other Lucky Mamas

  Today we’re talking about the people and places where we can keep our shoulders down and know that our children with Down syndrome will be accepted no matter what. Join us as we chat about:Our stories of how we first connected with the DS communityOnline connections vs in-person connections (Why does this one feel so much harder sometimes?)Why is it important to build relationships with other families in this space?We’re so grateful for organizations like the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) who make connections between families based on age, location, culture, and more. If you’re searching for community, let the DSDN app be your first step.SHOW NOTESLearn more about the Down Syndrome Diagnosis NetworkJoin a DSDN group online or locallyDownload the DSDN appFind a GiGi’s Playhouse near you SPONSORS National Down Syndrome SocietyiCanShine ProgramsDown for GreensRods Heroes

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• 309. Myofunctional Therapy for Individuals w/Down Syndrome (ft. Irene Iskander)

  Having a child with Down syndrome means you’re always learning about something new! And today’s topic is: oral facial myofunctional therapy.. a technique used to improve the way our mouth and face muscles work! We have Irene Iskander (dental hygienist + lucky mama) on the show today to answer all of our questions:Why is mouth breathing so common amongst individuals with DS? What are the long term effects of mouth breathing?What can we do at each age to strengthen mouth and facial muscles?How is myofunctional therapy different than speech therapy or feeding therapy?We didn’t realize how important this information was until we chatted with Irene! So tune in and take notes, friends!SHOW NOTESFollow Irene @fityourface_ on InstagramListen to 28 Reasons to Nasal Breathe from Ask The Dentist podcastSPONSORSNational Down Syndrome SocietyiCanShine ProgramsDown for GreensRods HeroesJOIN THE LUCKY CREWJoin us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $4.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Enjoy bonus episodes where we dive deeper into the most controversial issues, shop discounts, and more!  Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today! 

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• 308. A Conversation About The Telepathy Tapes Podcast

  Friends! Have you listened to The Telepathy Tapes Podcast? In this show, creator and host Ky Dickens explores the “profound abilities of non-speakers with autism - individuals who have long been misunderstood and underestimated.” Let’s talk about it:Have we experienced a shared consciousness with our own children? Is telepathy possible?Why are people having such a hard time believing the stories from the autistic individuals and their families who claim to communicate with telepathy?How has the disability community responded to the show?We don’t know a lot for certain, but we do know this: Our children have shifted our paradigm and opened us up in ways we cannot explain. And we value the stories of non-speaking autistic individuals who communicate with OR without telepathy. Go ahead and listen to The Telepathy Tapes and let us know what you think!-- SHOW NOTESListen to The Telepathy Tapes PodcastSPONSORS National Down Syndrome SocietyiCanShine ProgramsDown for GreensRods HeroesJOIN THE LUCKY CREWJoin us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $4.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Enjoy bonus episodes where we dive deeper into the most controversial issues, shop discounts, and more! Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today! 

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