DS Advocacy w/ Canadian Down Syndrome Society, Project 321 Peel & Down 2 Cookie

Date & Time
Thursday, February 6th 2025
Live at 6 PM MT (8 PM ET)
Livestream
Watch on TheLavigneShow.com, Locals, X, Rumble, Facebook, and more.

Join The Lavigne Show for an uplifting discussion highlighting the triumphs and challenges within the Down syndrome community. We welcome three extraordinary guests whose work is reshaping perceptions, advocating for inclusion, and fostering meaningful change:

Featured Guests
• Laura LaChance – Canadian Down Syndrome Society - @CdnDownSyndrome
Laura shares how the CDSS drives national advocacy efforts, education, and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Get a front-row look at the latest initiatives designed to support, connect, and empower communities across Canada.
• Paula Anderson – Project 321 Peel Down Syndrome Association - @project321peel
Project 321 Peel is a community that embraces, supports and inspires individuals with Down syndrome to live self-determined and fulfilling lives, as well as creating a supportive parenting network.
• Faith Bohn – Down 2 Cookie - @down2cookie
Faith Bohn is a proud mother of three, including twin boys who were both born with Down Syndrome. This drove her to launch her business- Down 2 Cookie, in 2019 with a plan to grow the business to where her sons can work alongside her when that day comes. Faith has also found a way to give back to the community she turned to when she needed it by giving 10% of all the profits made from Down 2 Cookie to Down Syndrome research and support. Down 2 Cookie is also working with the @aimprogram to hire her first helper- Daniel!

Why You Should Watch
1. Insightful Advocacy: Gain practical tips on supporting loved ones and neighbors with Down syndrome from grassroots experts and national advocates.
2. Community & Collaboration: Discover inspiring programs and initiatives—like those at Project 321 Peel—that offer inclusive, forward-thinking ways to uplift families and individuals in the Down syndrome community.
3. Inspirational Entrepreneurship: Draw inspiration from Faith’s entrepreneurial path—proving that disability need not be a barrier to running a successful business and living life to the fullest.
Don’t miss this heartwarming and informative episode, where personal stories and professional expertise unite to celebrate the Down syndrome community’s vibrancy, resilience, and limitless potential.

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