Inspiring stuff from our friends in Special Olypmpics who are gearing up for the next Ireland games in Limerick this June.

Good luck to all athletes! 

This week our attention was caught by a group of performing artists, called Company d. Based in Memphis, Tennessee the 13 strong troupe of young adults (aged 16-18) with Down syndrome came together seven years ago after they performed together at the 15^th anniversary of another non-profit group. That evening was such a success that both dancers and parents ...

In 2005, Israeli dance choreographer, Daniel Vais, found himself far away from home in the Irish town of Limerick, with spare time on his hands and agreed to give a few informal dance classes to a group of students with Down syndrome, in the local community centre.

Amazed and inspired by the talent, tenacity, individuality and humour of his students ...

"Sometimes we need to go deeper in our education instead of higher".

Early in her career teaching kids with special needs, Beverly Levett Gerber had an unusual mix of children in her group with learning disability, behavioural problems and even some who were gifted.

"There were few things we could all do together but each one could do the art ...

The Prodis Down Syndrome Foundation - a Spanish organsiation - engaged ad agency Vitruvio to create pro-bono ads that would communicate the ability of people with Down syndrome. In an effort to understand the extent of what was posible, the agency liaised with a focus group to get their opinion on what they would like to see in the ads. What resulted ...