60 years of living with down’s syndrome debbie race2015
TRANSCRIPT
60 years of living with
Down’s Syndrome
Debbie Race 2015
1950’s•Jenny born 1950•News from the doctor•Debbie born 1951•Learning together•School or not
1960’s•Friends•Battles for more with Mencap•Joining in - Brownies, Guides and church•Leaving school•Leaving home?
1970’s•Settling in to work•A bridesmaid and godmother•Traveller•Leaving home?
1980’s•New choices•New medical techniques•Adam born 1985•The battle for school•Learning by being included
1990’s•Long service award•A village school and more•A dementia diagnosis •Losing a job•First boyfriend•Leaving home
2000’s•Qualifications•College•Jenny dies 2004•Finding a job•First girlfriend•Living with a brother
2010’s•Losing a job•Service cuts•Usher and uncle•Teacher•A home of his own•Getting engaged