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.
Eileen lost all her hair at 16 due to Alopecia and her mom says she is so confident in her own skin, when kids ask her about it she replies with humor.
Seeing the reactions of our Rockin’ Recipients when they find out they are receiving a Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship is PRICELESS and for sure to leave your heart full and a smile on your face!!
RainBOWL LIVE. It’s jam packed with live music, DJ dance parties, Rockin’ Recipient interviews and MORE!!
Get an inside look at living arrangements with our Rockin’ Recipients at the University of Nevada, Reno!
Rockin’ Recipient Matthew Hessburg, during the 2020 Rockin’ RainBOWL LIVE!
See new Rockin’ Recipient Matt McNeil accept his Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship!!
What’s life like for an adult with Down syndrome, after finishing college and entering “the real world”?
Mark Hublar is an amazing public speaker and self advocate, despite growing up in a time when his parents were told to put him in an institution at birth because he has Down syndrome. He is proof that we are all life-long learners and all that Ruby’s Rainbow stands for!
Mar 28, 2017
Patty and Emily were connected through Ruby’s Rainbow. These two amazing moms connect and Emily listens to advice from Patty about her journey raising a daughter with Down syndrome.
Mar 19, 2017
Meet Ruby’s Rainbow Rockin’ Recipient Olivia Elder!
Published on Mar 7, 2018
They talk with the family, support staff at the university and to Kirsta herself about their journey toward higher education and independence. Bring a tissue for this one, y’all!
Mar 6, 2018
Reilly is the best example of loving who you are and living your best life!!
www.312pledge.org
“It tells me that you believe in me.” THIS IS WHY WE PLEDGE.
“I am waiting for the day we don’t talk…which you don’t think you wish for, but when you have a child that depends on you that’s all you want.”
Catch the reactions of our Rockin’ Recipients at the moment when they learn they have been awarded a 2020 Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship!!
Meet Jeremy! He attends the Stanbridge University LIFE College program.
Mar 8, 2021
Melissa Walker wants to be a teacher!
Published on Mar 12, 2021
Liz Plachta and Kelle Hampton interview Rockin’ Recipient Kirsta Graf for the 2020 Rockin’ RainBOWL LIVE! Kirsta has graduated from her program at Bethel and is now living and working in the community!!
Watch 2017 Rockin’ Recipient Emmanuel Bishop’s amazing 2019 Year in Review video!!
Jan 1, 2020
See what Zach’s life looks like after graduating from the Western Carolina University UP Program and how he is changing the community he now lives in.
Published on Mar 7, 2018
Published on Mar 7, 2018
Madison Essig is loving her college life at GMU! Listen as her mom talks about the huge growth she has seen in her since starting the LIFE Program and the importance of having high expectations.
Published on Mar 28, 2017
Published on Feb 2, 2017
Kent State University student and Medina resident Erin Hawley is the 2016 recipient of a $3,000 Ruby’s Rainbow scholarship.
Published: NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Published on Mar 7, 2016 – Ruby’s Rainbow visits Vanderbilt student and 2015 Rockin’ Recipient Matthew Moore!