Welcome About Heidi Press Room Advocacy Events Newsletter Consulting Info/Help   PRESS ROOM Here are just some of the articles that have been published over the last few years to help you better understand the impact the media has on children and adults with disabilities. Only through education and developing a true understanding in the community, are we going to be able to receive the necessary services and supports our children need. I hope the below articles help inspire YOU to express your stories and opinions to the media in the future! United…. We Will Make A Difference! MORE Exciting News: Heidi is a contributing author for the newly released book “Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World”. http://gifts2.segullah.org/contents/ See Chapter 50! Order the book here. (Heidi and Jacob would be happy to sign it!) To read the most recent Press Release on the Book Gifts 2: http://www.pr.com/press-release/180146 Latest Article on book in Oglethorpe Echo Newspaper - View Article The Sentinel at Kennesaw State University: New Program Provides College Education to Disabled Adults View Info CBS Atlanta Channel 46: Good Deeds segment on Georgia Canines for Independence. http://www.cbsatlanta.com/video/20809139/?taf=lnta A personal note from Heidi: A dear friend sent me this wonderful YouTube video. Just think about advocating for your child as you watch this video and how powerful we are when we unite our voices to make a difference for our precious children. A lot can be said regarding the below video. When you have a minute, please watch……. VERY inspirational on the power of working together! View video here Great Inspiration Story: Johnny the Bagger http://www.stservicemovie.com/ AJC Article: Parents of disabled adults fear for children who may outlive them http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/10/13/georgia_disabled_care.html Alpharetta Resident to be A Bright Light in Times Square National Down Syndrome Society’s Awareness Video Features Jacob A. Moore - View Press Release Palin raises hope for parents of disabled kids (Note: Heidi was a part of this article with her son, Jacob) By Shannon Mccaffrey, Associated Press Writer http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/08/politics/main4427450.shtml?source=related_story http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/general/view/20080908_Palin raiseshope_forparents_of_disabledkids/ http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/2008-09-08-3833286571_x.htm From Georgia Trend Magazine: True Believers by Jerry Grillo Meet Three Dedicated Political Advocates http://georgiatrend.com/features-people/2007-02-advocates.shtml From The Athens Banner-Herald Newspaper: Families fight state to keep aid by Lee Shearer Georgia changing its tune on a vital Medical Care Program http://onlineathens.com/stories/031906/news_20060319092.shtml Good Media attention: Senior With Down Syndrome Crowned High School Queen http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=6025166&page=1 http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/10/16/homecoming.queen.cnn From Gwinnett Daily Post Newspaper: Familes of disabled children hail therapy bill by Dave Williams http://www.ciclt.net/gcdd/main.asp?PT=n_detail&Client=gcdd&N_ID=100037 From Appen Newspapers: Healthcare for Kids Rally- Nov. 4, 2006 by Rosemary Taylor Educate voters on children's healthcare http://www.northfulton.com/1editorialbody.lasso?-token.folder=2006-10-26&-token.story=151191.112113&-token.subpub= Help Autism Research: http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/408214 From Valdosta Daily Times: Managed Care System Fails Family by Jessica Pope http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/homepage/local_story_289000529.html National Down Syndrome Congress: Advocacy Inspired by Personal Passion http://www.ndsccenter.org/resources/documents/advocacy.php Revue and News Newspaper: Alpharetta Mom Fights for Disabled Children by Rosemary Taylor http://www.northfulton.com/1editorialbody.lasso?-token.folder=2006-03-23&-token.story=132650.112113&-token.subpub=

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