INCLUSION

Watch this space for resources and tips on celebrating differences, and promoting inclusion of people with disabilities. Brought to you by Lower Merion School District Committee for Special Education. Thoughts? Ideas for a feature? Contact us [email protected].

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01/06/23 - Collette DiVitto, 31-year-old woman with Down syndrome, launched a cookie company 5 years ago — and has already made over $1.2 million. Read the full story on NBC here. And, follow Collette on Instagram @colletteyscookies 

(Photo credit: Rosemary Alfredo)​

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12/10/2023 - Review: In ‘How to Dance in Ohio,’ Making Autism Sing - A musical about seven autistic young adults, played by seven autistic young actors, breaks new ground on Broadway. Read the full article at The New York Times 

(Photo credit: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times)

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11/08/2023 - Last weekend Kayleigh Williamson, 33, made history as one of the first women with Down syndrome to complete the New York City Marathon. Looking back on the memorable day, her mom Sandy Williamson — who ran alongside her daughter — tells PEOPLE the 10-hour, 9-minute journey was filled with endless dancing, hugging and high fives. Read the full article at PEOPLE.

(photo credit: Thomas Silk; Jane Dance)

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