Vote for John Michael... NDSC poster kid contest...

The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) has a campaign to emphasize individuals with Down syndrome are really "More Alike Than Different."  I couldn't agree more, especially as I watch John Michael develop into a curious toddler, full of life and a love for learning and engaging with others, just like his older siblings. 

Over the summer, the NDSC Convention just happened to be here in Sacramento.  I saw and heard first-hand amazing individuals with Ds who spoke about going to college, driving a car, getting married, swimming the length of Lake Tahoe, living independently and working in meaningful jobs.  They have shattered my outdated misperceptions, surpassed society's limited expectations of what they can accomplish, and opened my mind and heart for an exciting future for John Michael. 

Just before the Step Up for Down Syndrome walk last October, we visited the NDSC website and made our own "More Alike Than Different" poster.  Now it's time to vote for the best poster...

Click here to see John Michael's poster #66 and the gallery of other super-cute children and talented young adults with Ds who are all more like you and me than different.

Read some of the posters...

Open your mind...

Be inspired...

Entry #66

I also recognized some of John Michael's buddies from blog-land and Facebook.  Check out Mayson #4, Addie #11, Brayden #14, Lila #42, Emilia #68, Luke #73, Kayla #74 and Colin #75.  Aren't they precious?

Now, click here to cast your vote.  Don't forget... #66!