Encourage. Empower. Advocate.
Shout Your Worth exists to encourage, empower, and advocate. We believe that the life of every human being is valuable, regardless of any special need or genetic difference an individual may have. Our goal here is to drown out the negative noise associated with Down syndrome and bring to light all of the amazing and wonderful opportunities ahead, while helping you build a community of support and encouragement.
SYW Blog
Luke’s Story - Part 1
Published: March 28, 2020
“We’re sorry. Down Syndrome. Heart Defect. CVS. Amnio. Termination. Termination. Termination.” Those are the only words I remember being spoken at our 12-week genetic ultrasound, and they ring through my mind incessantly every time I think of that day. In June of 2019, when I was…
Feature: Nicole Starr Photography
Published: April 25, 2020
This week I am so excited to share our next community feature, highlighting Nicole at Nicole Starr Photography! When the website was still coming together, my friend sent me a link to Nicole’s page saying I just had to check out her personal project on Down syndrome…
What IS Down syndrome? Part I
Published: May 16, 2020
I’ll be the first to admit — before having Luke, I could never have explained to someone what Down syndrome actually is. The plan for the next few posts is to help make Down syndrome less unknown, to help people learn and understand what it is and what it means for those individuals who have DS.