When Kathleen Basi’s daughter was born and diagnosed with Down syndrome, she started to think back on her own growing up years and how she dealt with persons with disabilities. “It seems easier to pretend they aren’t there, to let our eyes slide past and not engage,” she says. But her daughter’s own diagnosis made her want to change her behavior and help others also be more accepting. Here are two of her ideas for parents. ▪ Get to know... Read more