60 years of living with down’s syndrome debbie race2015

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60 years of living with Down’s Syndrome Debbie Race 2015

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Page 1: 60 years of living with Down’s Syndrome Debbie Race2015

60 years of living with

Down’s Syndrome

Debbie Race 2015

Page 2: 60 years of living with Down’s Syndrome Debbie Race2015

1950’s•Jenny born 1950•News from the doctor•Debbie born 1951•Learning together•School or not

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1960’s•Friends•Battles for more with Mencap•Joining in - Brownies, Guides and church•Leaving school•Leaving home?

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1970’s•Settling in to work•A bridesmaid and godmother•Traveller•Leaving home?

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1980’s•New choices•New medical techniques•Adam born 1985•The battle for school•Learning by being included

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1990’s•Long service award•A village school and more•A dementia diagnosis •Losing a job•First boyfriend•Leaving home

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2000’s•Qualifications•College•Jenny dies 2004•Finding a job•First girlfriend•Living with a brother

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2010’s•Losing a job•Service cuts•Usher and uncle•Teacher•A home of his own•Getting engaged