You’re “Retarded?”: The Hurtful Rhetoric That Has Become Commonplace

Ignorance is a disease that people in today’s society adore spreading. Using derogatory terms to get a point across, to insult someone, or simply attempt to be funny shows the symptoms of this disease. One term that is overused is “retarded.” In school, it becomes a comeback when someone can’t comprehend a situation. “You’re retarded,” […]

Student with Down Syndrome Detained for 9 Hours for Retrieving Cap From School

The Story Abdul Al-Faisal was arrested for returning to his school on Monday (a bank holiday) to get his favorite baseball cap on alleged burglary. He was apparently handcuffed and held in a cell. They also took his DNA and other information and released with a caution for burglary, which will remain on his criminal […]

Proud Moms Know Best: Stop Trolling and Go Compliment Someone

A troll left a hateful message on one mother’s instagram, which she has devoted to her child who has down syndrome, her reply is amazing! Dear Troll, Since I started blogging about my son Quinn and his disability, I knew this day would come. There’s no shortage of trolls on the internet who hide behind […]