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Independence

Independence can mean different things to different people. For some people it means home ownership, for others cooking a meal or putting the dishes away is an act of independence. With the December issue of Voice, we wanted to explore what independence looks like from a range of viewpoints.

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    No fashion victim

    Ben dreams big and has high ambitions for his business Hazzah Apparel. With the support of designer Dylan, he is bringing his dreams to a reality.

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    The dignity of risk

    Risk always seems bigger when the person in question is so small. Sarah Fiddaman shares what it is like to watch her daughter Charlie navigate small steps towards independence.

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    Becoming a homeowner

    DSAN member Brooke shares how she applied for a mortgage with the support of her mother Sandra.

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“Hi, my name is Claire. I am most proud of the time I was asked to be a guest lecturer for a group of students studying PE teaching in UCC. I taught them all how to play bocce and how important inclusion is. I enjoy exercising, baking cakes and playing music. I am looking forward to the end of lockdown.” From the other side of the world in Ireland Claire shares her story for World Down Syndrome Day 💛

“Hi, my name is Claire. I am most proud of the time I was asked to be a guest lecturer for a group of students studying PE teaching in UCC. I taught them all how to play bocce and how important inclusion is. I enjoy exercising, baking cakes and playing music. I am looking forward to the end of lockdown.”From the other side of the world in Ireland Claire shares her story for World Down Syndrome Day 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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Beautiful

An amazing and awesome young lady. So glad you taught on the importance of inclusion. People with disabilities have to be included in every aspect of life in the community. Yes, promote this. ❤️💕❤️

Awesome Achievement Claire Well Done. Lovely Young Lady

Good onya Claire

Just lovely

Well done

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Sam has always loved taking photos. Someone gave him a camera when he was 10 years old and he has been looking through the viewfinder ever since 📸 For our World Down Syndrome Day countdown Sam shares how he has stayed connected to his community through his photography: https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/day-3-sam-chapman-photographer/

Sam has always loved taking photos. Someone gave him a camera when he was 10 years old and he has been looking through the viewfinder ever since 📸 For our World Down Syndrome Day countdown Sam shares how he has stayed connected to his community through his photography:https://downsyndrome.org.au/day-3-sam-chapman-phot… ... See MoreSee Less

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Comment on Facebook Sam has always loved...

Sam, your photos are fantastic, I’d love to see more! And good on you for being brave enough to make a speech at your 2019 exhibition 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Keep loving live Sam great pictures

Sam, your photos are awesome. One day I would love to see your photo exhibition.

Keep up great work Sam

Fabulous photos Sam! Well done 🙌

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