March 2024
February 2023
Coach Andy is Courteous and Kind!
“‘Courteous and Kind' is the motto of Cherokee County resident and Eagle Scout Andy Meredith." 😍 I just love that so much!! Andy is one of our incredible #RockinRecipients – he's attending Reinhardt University and he's DEFINITELY rockin' it, and we are so proud of him!! Hope you enjoy this article written up about him [...]
July 2022
Amanda Receives a Scholarship!
Amanda's mama said: "She was so emotional that we stopped filming for a tissue break! After she read the line “We are so proud of you!”, she completely broke down crying. Tear of happiness & gratitude! 😊 Thank you from all of us for being such great supporters of our young adults! She is looking [...]
August 2020
LOVE Rockin’ Recipient Colton’s Dorm Room at Duquesne University!!
"Sure we had to do things a bit different this year. Mask, hand sanitizer, social distancing. But not one bit of that will stop this kid. He’s got plans and he intends to meet his goals. He is in an upperclassmen dorm with a rowdy crew. And he couldn’t be happier. Thanks for believing in [...]
Rockin’ Recipient Ankur Rocks His Ruby’s Rainbow Tee!!
Check out Ankur rockin' his new Ruby’s Rainbow tee!! He's planning to wear it today for the photography class he started last week via Zoom at Jefferson Community & Technical College! So handsome & college-ready 😍 Hope you have a fantastic semester, Ankur!! 🙌❤️ MORE: https://rubysrainbow.org/recipients/2020-ankur-chandan/ #DownSyndromeRocks #CollegeReady #RockinRecipientsRule #VirtualLearning
LOVING Rockin’ Recipient Kaeleigh’s Dorm Room at Texas A&M PATHS!!
School looks pretty different this fall...with some students doing virtual learning, some deferring until next year, and some moving into their dorms and starting classes!! I'm full of hope for all students – especially when I see beautiful pics like THESE!! Kaeleigh recently moved into her dorm and I just ❤️❤️❤️ her shining smile!! 😍 Her [...]
September 2019
Liz Plachta Met Tim Shriver at the DSDN Rockin’ Mamas Retreat!!
“You’ve got the gift. We need it. Share it.” Words from Tim Shriver last night at the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network - DSDN Rockin Mamas Retreat. He talked about how WE have the power to change the world through sharing the gift of our kids. How the world is so divisive in this day and age due to assumptions [...]
December 2018
The E4Texas Application Window Is NOW OPEN!!
Y'all, if you're in the Austin area and you have or you love someone who has an intellectual or developmental disability, then heads up – this post is for you! The application window is NOW OPEN for entry into E4Texas! E4Texas (connected to the Texas Center for Disability Studies) is a college-based experience at UT [...]
November 2018
Real Life, Second Grade Edition
Truth: Second grade has been hard, y’all. I started to see that “gap” everyone talks about getting wider this year. Not necessarily with her friendships (which is one of the most important things, in my opinion) but with all the academics. It moves so fast and the concepts get harder and the words get trickier [...]
May 2018
Ruby’s Rockin’ RainBOWL Will Be in TWO Cities This Year!!!
Ruby's Rockin' RainBOWL is comin' again QUICK y'all, and we are excited to announce we have actually ADDED another city!! AUSTIN, Tx is Sunday, JULY 22nd and SAN DIEGO is Saturday, JULY 28th!! That's right you west coasters, Ruby is comin' for ya!! Sign up for both cities will open on June 10th, so be [...]