DS Awareness Month Spotlight – Meet Grace!

One week into Down Syndrome Awareness Month! What are you doing throughout this month to celebrate?

Meet Grace! She is 22 years old and loves to travel. She attends DSL ADA and loves it. She loves life and has brought us so much joy!

If you would like to share a spotlight for someone you love with Down Syndrome contact ivyf@dsoflou.org

#DownSyndromeAwareness #DSLKindnessWarrior #TheLuckyFew #DownSyndromeLove


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