Texas Down Syndrome Chat – Détails, épisodes et analyse

En el episodio 8 de la temporada 2, Magaly Diaz, la Directora de Educación de DSASTX habla con una madre sobre cómo cambia la vida cuando tienes un hijo con síndrome de Down. Se sienta con Nayeli Llamas quien nos cuenta su experiencia con su hija Mariana y cómo su familia recibió su diagnóstico. Esperamos que disfrutes el episodio de este mes y agradezcamos a nuestra invitada, Nayeli, por venir a hablar con nosotros. También esperamos que el Chat sobre el síndrome de Down de Texas apoye, eduque e inspire a nuestros oyentes, ya sea que tengan síndrome de Down o conozcan a alguien que lo tenga.

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Season 2, Episode 7 is a Family Spotlight! We talked with DSASTX Mom, Bonnie Silva Montoya, who has a 9 year-old daughter, Ella, with Down syndrome. She shared her story on her pregnancy diagnosis, her journey with Ella, joining and becoming a Parent Mentor for the DSASTX, and her & Ella's experience with coping with grief and loss. We hope you take a listen to this month's episode, and thank our guest, Bonnie, for coming out to talk with us about her and her family. We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.

Be sure to also check out our parent mentor program below. If you are looking for one or want to become one, please contact Magaly Diaz at mdiaz@dsastx.org or (210) 349-4372.
Parent to Parent:  https://bit.ly/DSASTXP2P

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Episode 10 is a Supporter Spotlight! It is our very first one, and it’s where we sit down with one of our supporters/donors for the DSASTX , and for our first one, we brought out a special friend, supporter, and overall amazing human being, Yolanda Valenzuela. We talked with Yolanda, who represents the Kym's Angels Foundation as she gave us an insight into her journey in the non profit world, and how she began, what she has done, and what she hopes to continue to do. We hope you enjoy this month's episode, and again, we thank our special guest, Yolanda, for coming out to talk with us! We thank her and the Kym's Angels Foundation for their continuous commitment and partnership with the DSASTX throughout the years.  We also hope our podcast, the Texas Down Syndrome Chat, supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.


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Episode 9 is learning about nutrition, gluten, and building healthier habits! We sat down with one of our dietetic intern, Duyen Ho, who discusses the strengths and challenges of health conditions with individuals with Down syndrome. We hope you enjoy this month's episode, and thank our guest, Duyen, for coming out to talk with us! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.

Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

Episode 8 is a Family Spotlight! It is our very first one, and it’s where we sit down with one of our DSASTX families and chat about their journey. We talked with Laura and Joseph López, who have a beautiful 8 year-old daughter, Liliana, who has Down syndrome. They gave us an insight on their birth diagnosis story, their journey with Liliana, some parenting advice, and their time here with the DSASTX. We hope you enjoy this month's episode, and thank our guest family, the Lopez’s, for coming out to talk with us! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.

Be sure to also check out our parent support groups, who meet up every month!
D.A.D.S: https://bit.ly/DSASTXDADS
M.O.M.S: https://bit.ly/DSASTXMOMS

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On today's episode, we talk to a fan favorite here at the DSASTX: Coach Dan!

Coach Dan tailors fitness for people of all special needs. His program, F.I.T.T.I.D helps support, and educate individuals with disabilities through functional fitness training and nutrition where anyone, regardless of their disability, can become stronger and more independent.

You can find more information on his programs here: https://letsgetfittid.com

Fascinating stuff. You can join one his classes here at the DSASTX every second Saturday of the month, if you register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fittid-with-coach-dan-at-the-dsastx-ages-13-tickets-235013490677

It's for ages 13 up, and is a $5 fee. Hope we see you here!

We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.  

Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

On today's episode, we speak to Tracy Fontenot, the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Kinetic Kids: a fellow nonprofit that helps special needs and their families through sports, fine arts and educational programs to help development of courage, confidence, fitness, pride, joy and community!
Visit the Kinetic Kids website for additional information!

We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.  

Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

DSASTX's own Magaly Diaz speaks with Claudia Vargas of Education Service Center, Region 20 about bilingual education, approaching Down Syndrome stigma within the LATINX community and experiences with their daughters living with Down Syndrome.
Visit the ESC-Region 20 website.

We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.  

Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

Episode 4 is all about the past couple of weeks at the DSASTX! Our Education Director, Magaly Diaz, and I do a recap of all the recent events that just happened over the month of March and the beginning of April. We chat about World Down Syndrome Day, the 2023 Collective Palette, the Spurs game, and our 2023 Easter Egg Hunt! During the episode, we introduce and discuss more details and information regarding our 2023 Better Together Inclusion Conference. If you want to know more about our upcoming conference, take a listen to this month's episode! The 2023 Better Together Conference is on May 11th! Be sure to check out our website at dsastx.org  for more info and to get registered! We hope you enjoy this month's episode, and thank you to Magaly for chatting with us! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does. 

Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

Episode 3 is all about introducing the Executive Director, and founder of SA Life Academy, Cindy Boynton. She is a mother of a son, who has Down syndrome and has played a part in the history of the DSASTX. We chat about her story and journey with her son Drew, and what inclusion has meant to her throughout the years. We discuss how we as a community can celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and all the loved ones in our lives. We hope you enjoy this month's episode, and thank our guest Cindy, for coming out to talk with us! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.
Visit the SA Life Academy website.

Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!