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Growing Up with a Sibling with a Disability - Part Two
Growing Up with a Sibling with a Disability - Part Two

Last month, you heard from Lindsay Shabet, as she shared about growing up with her brother, Jake, who was born with Down syndrome. If you didn’t get a chance to read Part One of this series with Lindsay, you can find it here! Today, I will be sharing Part Two of this series with Julia Toronczak, who grew up with a twin brother, named Michael, who was born with Down syndrome.

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Growing Up with a Sibling with a Disability
Growing Up with a Sibling with a Disability

In continuing with our celebration of Down syndrome Awareness Month this October, today’s blog post is all about growing up with a sibling with a disability. I spoke with Lindsay Shabet, the older sister of Jake, who was born with Down syndrome. Keep reading to see her wisdom, insight, and passion for differences.

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