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 21st.
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.
Premiered Mar 28, 2022
Ten-year-old Ruby Plachta has Down syndrome, and as her mom Liz Plachta says, she “rocks” her extra chromosome. When Ruby was born, her mom was inspired to do something that would help other people born with Down syndrome see their full potential.
Dedicated to spreading awareness of the capabilities of people with Down syndrome and supporting their dreams of higher education. Ruby’s Rainbow family and founders, Liz, Tim, & Ruby join us in the studio to share more about their incredible mission to provide the College experience to students of every ability.
Published on 16th 2018
CareStarter partners with Liz and Tim Plachta, co-founders of Ruby’s Rainbow, to bring you the first webinar of the Caregiver Inspirational Series! Learn about Liz and Tim’s experience of receiving their daughter’s Down syndrome diagnosis.
DETROIT – Ruby’s Rainbow awards scholarships to children with Down syndrome.
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Watch Ruby bust a move with Harry Connick Jr. on the Harry Show!!
Published on Nov 6, 2017
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.
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.
Rosie got the chance to sit down with Ruby Plachta of Ruby’s Rainbow and her momma, Liz, ahead of World Down Syndrome Day, which is coming up on March 21st.
The nonprofit started here in Austin dedicated to the higher educational needs of those with Down syndrome is being featured on a nationally syndicated talk show. President and Executive Director of Ruby’s Rainbow Liz Plachta and Ruby talk more about the organization and their appearance on “Harry”.
POSTED: OCT 17 2017
Ruby was born with Downs Syndrome and inspired her mother to create Ruby’s Rainbow, a charity that provides young adults with Downs Syndrome scholarships to pursue higher education. Ruby’s Rainbow is an incredible organization that has raised $290,000 and helped over 100 students.
The students of Next Steps at Vanderbilt are this year’s recipient of the Perry Wallace Courage Award.
Published on Mar 4, 2016
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and during the entire month of October Ruby’s Rainbow will be following Ruby and Nella’s journey exploring and imagining the possibilities.