A perk of inclusion? Being exposed to people of all abilities will help for a much more diverse work force. When Reilly goes into an interview with someone who has been around people with disabilities and knows the AWESOMENESS they bring with them, there is a higher chance of him getting hired. It is proven [...]
A huge part of what this college experience provides our recipients is gaining the CONFIDENCE to get out into the world and explore more independently. In the first few weeks, most students who have never taken public or campus transit are navigating their life and schedules all on their own!! People with Down syndrome are [...]
Well, you know this HAD to be one of Ruby’s favorite shots!! Samantha is a senior at UCCS Inclusive Services and has been dancing since she was 4 years old! She recently got second place in a competition and the judges even gave her the “Next Missy Elliot” award!! Her parents said that they just [...]
They’re BAAAACK!!! And with a College Bucket List you aren’t going to want to miss! October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month…and showing the world just how cool and capable people rockin’ that extra chromosome are is a HUGE part of what we do around here! We are also super passionate about casting a vision for [...]
Join us for Down Syndrome Awareness Month as #rubyandnella check off their college bucket list and show the world just how amazing and capable people rockin' that extra chromosome are!! Here we go!!!! #rubyandnellabucketlist #rubyandnella #rubysrainbow #downsyndromeawareness #dsam #downsyndrmoeawarnessmonth #theluckyfew #nothingdownaboutit #octoberawareness #college #scholarships #downsyndromerocks #t21rocks #downsyndrome #bucketlist Click here for more about Down Syndrome [...]
Ruby’s excited to share with you her new SPECIAL EDITION CELEBRATE YOU BOWLING SOCKS she created with Pride Socks !!! She is also very excited that the red bowling ball looks a bit like salami Only THREE weeks until our very first virtual RainBOWL LIVE event filled with live music, recipient interviews, DJ dance parties, [...]
You guys. This picture might be my favorite pic to take every year This week we are sending out scholarship packages to 81 amazing and capable individuals heading to college this fall!!! Eek!!! That’s $273,800 in scholarships this year heading out to help make more dreams come true That is a another record year...which you [...]
Tomorrow is Ruby’s birthday and I will wake up to a NINE year old. A perfect little nine year old full of life and capabilities and hopes and dreams for her future. Right now she for sure wants to go to college just like “my Recipients” as she calls them. She wants to be a [...]
So #thankful for all these faces in this square, even the preteen who was still sleeping 😂 I truly cannot believe some days they all belong to me and I get to do life with them. ❤️❤️ Also so grateful for this community here and hope you all have a wonderful day!!!❤️ Thanks for lovin’ these faces the way you do. [...]
So Ruby’s work in 3rd grade is generally modified to second (sometimes 1st) grade level within whatever curriculum the class is working on. She’s exposed to the new curriculum, but is still working on mastering things on her level... BUT...multiplication was introduced to ALL third graders this year so she is learning right along with [...]
