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Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas Names Jennifer Parker as Executive DirectorAUSTIN, Texas, PRNewswire-US Newswire - Feb 26, 2010The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT) announced today the appointment of Jennifer Parker as Executive Director. In this role she will be responsible for program development, fundraising, community/donor relations and providing necessary support for the DSACT Board of Directors to achieve the mission and vision of DSACT Shepherd: Political points that jab like a knife in the heartAustin American-Statesman - Suzanne Shepherd - Feb 15, 2010 Republic of Texas bikers rally for kids with Down syndrome "Down syndrome photo session a joy" by Ron Oliveira, 10/10/07, 9:41 p.m. "Helping those with Down syndrome through adulthood" by News 8 Austin Staff "Dash for Downs raises money and spirits" by Hermelinda Vargas, News 8 Austin, 3/26/06 "Doctors urged to rethink options after prenatal Down Syndrome diagnosis" by Heidi Zhou AT&T Marathon - 26 Miles for 26 Charities |
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Senior With Down Syndrome Crowned High School Queen |
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Google execs convicted in Italy for Down syndrome videoWashington Post - Feb 24, 2010 High School Basketball Player with DS Shoots the Winning Score! |
United States Masters Swimming - Local Meet Assists Down Syndrome Swimmers
Accessed: http://www.usms.org/features.php?id=49, 4/23/08
Parenting.com: Life with Anthony by Margaret Renkl
Accessed: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/family/02/13/par.life.with.anthony/index.html, 4/23/08
Thank you to Epiphone and Gibson Guitar for your very generous donation of a Epiphone Guitar - and to Mark Somgynari and Codey Allen. |
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Disabilities advocates aim to banish 'R-word', "Retarded" no longer acceptable term, advocates say
Austin American Statesman
By Andrea Ball | Saturday, April 18, 2009
Ugly retard. Stupid retard. Slow retard.
She's been taunted in school cafeterias, classrooms and hallways; by relatives, classmates and strangers; at home, in public and in front of friends. And it always hurt.
"I've been called retarded all my life," said Cardenas, a 39-year-old Beeville woman who has her own apartment, volunteers regularly and wants to start a business that is an advocate for people with disabilities. "It made me feel like I was nobody."
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Tropic Thunder hatred gets hot
Austin American Statesman
By Andrea Ball | Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 09:38 AM
Looks like the opposition to Tropic Thunder — a Ben Stiller movie that includes some pretty crass references to people with mental retardation — is growing louder.
Tonight at 6 p.m., the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas will lead a protest of the movie at the Regal Westlake Theater, 4477 S. Lamar.
For those who haven’t heard, Tropic Thunder is a movie about a bunch of self-centered actors (must we really make the distinction?) making a movie in the jungle. Part of the film focuses on Ben Stiller’s previous movie called “Simple Jack.” In an obvious, shallow and poorly executed attempt to win the Oscar, Stiller plays a man with mental retardation.
The word “retard” is thrown around pretty liberally.
“Our country has drawn the line at hate speech in any form, whether said in anger or disguised as comedy,” said Lori Tullos Barta, president of the local Down Syndrome organization, said in a press release. “Stiller and company are no different than actors Michael Richards, Mel Gibson, Isaiah Washington, or Charlie Sheen, who have been very publicly criticized for using derogatory comments against minority groups including African-Americans, Jews, and gays. That it is still permissible to use the “R” word against a portion of our population who cannot defend themselves is incomprehensible.”
Wednesday’s protest will be coordinated with other disability groups in the Central Texas region.
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Other media coverage:
The Arc of the United States, "Tropic Thunder" Update
MSNBC, "New movie sparks heated protests"
Austin News, KXAN.com, "New movie sparks nationwide protests"
FOX Austin News, Mental Disability Groups Protest 'Tropic Thunder'
KLBJ News Radio, 590AM, "Local Disability Organization Calls For Boycott Of Film"