Down Syndrome
Welcome to the A2A Down Syndrome Advocacy Resource Center (ARC), an outreach project of the nonprofit Adversity 2 Advocacy Alliance, aiming to help individuals impacted by Down syndrome step into Down syndrome advocacy.
We hope you’ll be inspired by our A2A Advocates impacted by Down syndrome, and we invite you to listen to our A2A Spotlight features and A2A 1-on-1 interviews sharing powerful stories of how individuals impacted by Down syndrome are turning adversity into advocacy.
While you’re here, we hope you’ll join our Down Syndrome Messages of Hope campaign. Give hope. Get hope. All in 30 seconds. And if you’re interested in sharing YOUR story with the help of one of our professional journalists, let us know!
Oh, and please be sure to add your name to our Wall of Allies, so you can show your support for our advocates. If you’d like, we’ll also send you our free monthly e-newsletter.
Meet our A2A Advocates
Spotlight – Stuttering Comedian Nina G Turns Her Adversity Into a “Laughing” Matter
KCBS afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell Interviews Nina G, a standup comedian who stutters. A2A Spotlight · Stuttering Comedian Nina G Turns Her Adversity Into a “Laughing” Matter Nina uses her humor to bring understanding and awareness to disabilities. Nina,...
Spotlight – Paraplegic Amanda Boxtel Gives The Gift of Mobility
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell Interviews Amanda Boxtel who was paralyzed in a freak skiing accident at 24. A2A Spotlight · Paraplegic Amanda Boxtel Gives The Gift of Mobility 18 years later with the help of a bionic exoskeleton suit Amanda...
Spotlight – How Former Bullied Teen Valerie Weisler Started A Youth Empowerment Movement
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell shares the story of 20 year old Valerie Weisler who was bullied in high school. A2A Spotlight · How Former Bullied Teen Valerie Weisler Started A Youth Empowerment Movement With first hand knowledge of how bullying...
Spotlight – UCLA Professor Deanna Needell Uses Her Math Skills To Help Battle Lyme Disease
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A Alliance founder shares the story of Dr. Deanna Needell. A2A Spotlight · UCLA Professor Deanna Needell Uses Her Math Skills To Help Battle Lyme Disease KCBS Radio News Anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell shares the story of...
Spotlight – Ryan Manion Honors Her Brother’s Ultimate Sacrifice By Empowering Vets
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell shares the story of Ryan Manion. A2A Spotlight · Ryan Manion Honors Her Brother’s Ultimate Sacrifice By Empowering Vets Ryan’s younger brother Travis, a Marine 1st Lieutenant and Naval Academy graduate was killed...
Ron Bauer
A2A 1-on-1 host Liz Saint John talks one-on-one with psychotherapist and life coach Ron Bauer about his experience living with epilepsy. After he was diagnosed at age 6, he worried that someone would find out—his family had a rule to not talk about it. Although it...
Spotlight – Xan Harwood-Karlik
A2A Alliance founder and KCBS Radio afternoon anchor Jeff Bell shares the story of Xan Harwood-Karlik. A2A Spotlight · Xan Harwood-Karlik At 29, Xan was an avid hang glider, cross fitter and former collegiate rower when he got the shocking diagnosis that he had Stage...
Spotlight – Christopher Scott
A2A Spotlight feature on Christopher Scott as heard on KCBS and other CBS Radio News affiliates. A2A Spotlight · Christopher Scott A2A Alliance Founder and KCBS Radio afternoon anchor Jeff Bell shares the story of Christopher Scott. After spending 13 years in prison...
Spotlight – Shaun Tomson
A2A Spotlight feature on Shaun Tomson as heard on KCBS Radio and other CBS Radio News affiliates. A2A Spotlight · Shaun Tomson A2A Alliance Founder and KCBS Radio afternoon anchor Jeff Bell shares the story of Shaun Tomson, who after the devastating loss of his 15...
Spotlight – Marjorie Madfis
A2A Spotlight feature on Marjorie Madfis as heard on KCBS and other CBS Radio News affiliates. A2A Spotlight · Marjorie Madfis A2A Alliance founder and KCBS Radio anchor Jeff Bell shares the story of Marjorie Madfis, who saw a need when her autistic daughter felt...
A2A Spotlight Features
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