Power Cafe

03/26/2017

Empowering theater!

02/25/2017

Power of running! http://www.runnersworld.com/general-interest/runner-with-down-syndrome-dances-her-way-through-half-marathon-finish-line

Kayleigh Williamson paves the way for other special-needs runners in Austin, Texas.

02/14/2017

The Power of Love

We all know that the 14th of February is the infamous day of candy and flowers and love cards. But few know that Valentine’s Day commemorates Saint Valentine, who became a hero by presiding over illegal weddings. The Roman Emperor didn’t want weddings to occur during times of war, and Saint Valentin...

12/21/2016

The power of going after your dreams. http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article121293353.html

Jason Eagan, who is 33 and has Down syndrome, is a volunteer member of the fire department in Sandoval, Illinois. His lifelong dream was to become a firefighter. A lieutenant in the department, Matt Horn, helped him make that dream come true.

12/16/2016

The power of defying the odds and gainful employment!

When he was born with Down syndrome in 1960, medical experts didn't believe Andrew MacEachern would ever grow up to hold down a job. Now he's retiring after 35 years of employment.

12/08/2016

The power of love!

A NEGLECTED orphan who weighed EIGHT pounds after being starved for seven years has made a miraculous recovery following adoption. At seven years old Ryan Morse had not put on weight or grown since…

12/05/2016

Empowering technology! http://blog.dilbert.com/post/154040076861/a-new-solution-for-the-hearing-impaired

12/01/2016

Powerful self-advocacy -- powerful lives!

11/29/2016

Cookie Power! If Power Cafe was still open, we would definitely feature Collette's cookies! Check them out in the North End!

10/31/2016

The power of language.