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Jan Patient Expert

Noblesville, Indiana
Attorney, wife, and most importantly, a mom of a fantastic son, who happens to have Down syndrome.
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Student with Down syndrome inducted into National Honor Society by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Well Done Sarah, Well Done. ______________________________________ Rising to the occasion again: Student with Down syndrome inducted into National Honor Society at Blue Valle ... Read on »
Beautiful October day in Indiana by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome and we took advantage of it! Seger turns 3 this week, and Nash is 8 1/2 now. Read on »
Tomorrow is Teacher conference d ... by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Tomorrow is Teacher conference day for our boy, now 8 years old and in third grade. My blog has taken a back stage to daily/weekly/monthly events; my work at the Attorney Gen ... Read on »
So you wanna Dash with Nash? 2009 DSI Buddy Walk® -Indy- October 10th! by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome The 2009 DSI Buddy Walk is Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Celebration Plaza, White River State Park - Downtown IndianapolisJoin Team Dash with Nash! We are taking part in the Bu ... Read on »
As I await for word on my son's first day back to school...third grade in his local elementary... by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome I reflect on Eunice Kennedy Shriver's words: "The right to play on any playing field? You have earned it. The right to study in any school? You have earned it. The right ... Read on »
As the Summer Ends.... by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome really. Is it almost August? And to think school starts here August 11th? And we will have a third grader? The past few months have been tutoring for Nash, (reading awesome ... Read on »
Happy 4th of July! by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Happy 4th of July! Bubba says.... Originally uploaded by Nashtaters Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day! Read on »
Supremes issue their decision in Forest Grove School District v. T.A. by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome I blogged about this case going before the Supreme Court HERE. The decision was released today, and yes, the school is responsible for reimbursment! Pete Wright writes: Despi ... Read on »
Woofstock 2009 by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome woofstocknashseger Originally uploaded by Nashtaters We had a wonderful time today at Hamilton County Indiana's Woofstock benefiting the Hamilton County Humane Society! Nash ... Read on »
Saturday Nights at Our House by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome John, you have competition. Read on »
What's a "Mauzy"? by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome I was born a Mauzy, as a middle name, circa eons ago. Its a family name, from my father's side. My paternal grandmother was a Mauzy, as were 7 of her sisters. I always thought ... Read on »
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Recently there have been several articles printing on the front page of the Wall Street Journal regarding Down syndrome, and these didn't focus on the early termination techni ... Read on »
Life's Little Triumphs by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Having a child is like opening a little gift each day; it bring you joy, wonderment, and yes, sometimes even disappointment. Our son brings such joy and fulfillment to our li ... Read on »
Just because I think Halloween should continue on until Thanksgiving....... by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome here are the Halloween pics of my men, having fun as they should, at Halloween. Halloween 2003 Nash was 1 1/2, and we loved our first trick or treating in the neighborhood! ... Read on »
Hmmmmm aren't these supposed to make you see, better? by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome nashglasses Originally uploaded by Nashtaters. Reading glasses.......dun like 'em Read on »
Like Father Like Son by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome nashdaddypaper Originally uploaded by Nashtaters. Nash, taking mommy's reading glasses, chooses a newpaper section and does what our family does on a Sunday......read the news ... Read on »
Senate blocks ban on Gay Marriage by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome From one of my favorite blogs yesterday. I concur. The Senate today blocked a vote on the Family Marriage Amendment (FMA) by a vote of 49-48 just as it did in 2004. Seven Rep ... Read on »
Nash goes to Wiggle Bay! by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome well, that's what he called it anyway. Gulf of Mexico looks alot like Wiggle Bay to me too! His first time in the salt water, and he loved it, as long as Daddy didn't let go ... Read on »
Congratulations Amy and John! by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome My sister is engaged to our good friend John! Getting married soon, with Nash giving her away........... Read on »
We love Chicago! by Jan Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Nash was born in Naperville outside of Chicago, and we moved back to Indiana when he was 9 months old. I didn't get to "do" Chicago with him, and going back for a f ... Read on »