Just think: there was once a time when Mia’s parents weren’t even sure if she would ever GO to college. And now, here she is, TEACHING college students!!
“Being in college means the world to me, I feel like I have been learning so much. But I feel like I am different in some ways…more confident and more myself too. Because I like being myself and who I really am.”
Meet Lainey and hear how spending time with our Rockin’ Recipients has helped her with her own social anxiety and loving herself for exactly who she is.
Sep. 18, 2023
TODAY’s Al Roker shines a light on the mother and daughter behind the nonprofit organization Ruby’s Rainbow that’s helping send students with Down syndrome go to college.
Jan. 20, 2023
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, and Austin-born organization Ruby’s Rainbow is celebrating by helping more people rocking an extra chromosome realize their dream of going to college.
Mar. 21, 2023
Rosie chatted with Ruby Plachta of Ruby’s Rainbow and her momma, Liz, ahead of World Down Syndrome Day, which is coming up on March 21.
Mar. 7, 2023
Ruby’s Rainbow is an Austin-based nonprofit with a mission to help students with Down Syndrome on their journey toward higher education and independence while spreading awareness of their capabilities and overall awesomeness. Joining us today is Liz Plachta, Ruby’s mom and co-founder of Ruby’s Rainbow, to share how we can all help support their mission.
Liz Plachta, co-founder and executive director of Ruby’s Rainbow, joined us live to tell us about this non-profit that supports adult students with Down syndrome in achieving their dreams of higher education while spreading awareness of their capabilities and general awesomeness.
Premiered Mar 28, 2022
Check out the inspiration behind Ruby’s Rainbow! And then take the 3/21 Pledge to help more peeps rockin’ that extra chromosome go to college!
www.321pledge.org
Mar 17, 2021
THANK YOU for helping us raise OVER $500,000 during our 3/21 Pledge so we can help 100 more peeps rockin’ that extra chromosome go for their college dreams!! We are BLOWN AWAY by your love and support and SO GRATEFUL to each of you for showing people that you BELIEVE in people with Down syndrome!!
www.321pledge.org
Mar 23, 2022
Your $21 can make a difference!! Help us CELEBRATE people with rockin’ that extra chromosome on World Down Syndrome Day by taking the 3/21 Pledge! It’s super easy and can make a HUGE difference in the life of someone with Down syndrome going for their college dreams!!
Feb 17, 2022