Post by dpurvis on Feb 6, 2008 9:43:40 GMT -5
Have you guys heard about this...it sounds fabulous!!
FRIENDS-Support Inc. will be teaming up with Cruise Planners to host the first of its kind Down syndrome awareness cruise aboard Royal Caribbean. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for families from across America to come together and bring awareness to one of the most frequently occurring chromosomal deviations, as well as promote inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome.
The Buddy Cruise will feature the talent of Suet Desai a 26-year-old accomplished musician born with Down syndrome. He and his wife Carrie have been featured in Wall Street Journal, Time magazine, and have aired on national TV shows such as The View, 20/20, and The Oprah Winfrey show.
Emily Perl Kingsley, a writer and activist for children with special needs will also be joining us to keynote this historic voyage. Her experiences with her son Jason (an actor with Down syndrome) inspired her to include people with disabilities into the Sesame Street cast. She has received 17 Emmy Awards and 13 Emmy nominations for her work on SESAME STREET and is the author of “Welcome to Holland”.
Also joining us will be, Nikole Whitehead, co-founder of the Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities, Inc. (STAND), an organization dedicated to assisting parents in navigating the special education system. Mrs. Whitehead has presented at conferences across Florida such as The Family CAFÉ, Partners in Policymaking, as well as serving as a resource member to the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. She is a past Board member of the national Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA).
One of FRIENDS goals is to open a center devoted to providing care, support, and educational resources to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. All funds raised during the Buddy Cruise event will be used towards the organizations vision.
Sail date: October 17, 2008
Ship: Royal Caribbean’s ~Sovereign of the Seas
Itinerary: Port Canaveral Fl , Nassau, Bahamas, Coco Cay (private island), Port Canaveral
Questions e-mail: joinus@buddycruise.com
To reserve: Sherry Leybovich ECCS, CTA 888-464-1827or sherry@cruisesforu.com
www.buddycruise.com
FRIENDS-Support Inc. will be teaming up with Cruise Planners to host the first of its kind Down syndrome awareness cruise aboard Royal Caribbean. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for families from across America to come together and bring awareness to one of the most frequently occurring chromosomal deviations, as well as promote inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome.
The Buddy Cruise will feature the talent of Suet Desai a 26-year-old accomplished musician born with Down syndrome. He and his wife Carrie have been featured in Wall Street Journal, Time magazine, and have aired on national TV shows such as The View, 20/20, and The Oprah Winfrey show.
Emily Perl Kingsley, a writer and activist for children with special needs will also be joining us to keynote this historic voyage. Her experiences with her son Jason (an actor with Down syndrome) inspired her to include people with disabilities into the Sesame Street cast. She has received 17 Emmy Awards and 13 Emmy nominations for her work on SESAME STREET and is the author of “Welcome to Holland”.
Also joining us will be, Nikole Whitehead, co-founder of the Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities, Inc. (STAND), an organization dedicated to assisting parents in navigating the special education system. Mrs. Whitehead has presented at conferences across Florida such as The Family CAFÉ, Partners in Policymaking, as well as serving as a resource member to the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. She is a past Board member of the national Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA).
One of FRIENDS goals is to open a center devoted to providing care, support, and educational resources to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. All funds raised during the Buddy Cruise event will be used towards the organizations vision.
Sail date: October 17, 2008
Ship: Royal Caribbean’s ~Sovereign of the Seas
Itinerary: Port Canaveral Fl , Nassau, Bahamas, Coco Cay (private island), Port Canaveral
Questions e-mail: joinus@buddycruise.com
To reserve: Sherry Leybovich ECCS, CTA 888-464-1827or sherry@cruisesforu.com
www.buddycruise.com
Then the room prices wouldn't be sooo bad 
Thx for sharing!
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
