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Hey friends! Welcome to the Lucky Few Podcast where we are shifting the narrative by shouting the worth of people with Down syndrome. With your hosts, Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara.

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Here we are, halfway through October and Down Syndrome Awareness Month, revisiting a conversation that's just as relevant today as when we first released it in July 2022.

We've all seen those viral “feel-good” videos featuring people with disabiliti... more

Throwback: What Do You Wish You Knew When You Got Your Child's Down Syndrome Diagnosis? (Ep. 138)

It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and we're heading back into the archives for a conversation that's just as relevant today as when we first recorded... more

People with Down syndrome deserve belonging, opportunity, and dignity—without having to prove their worth through achievement.

To kick off Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Heather and Micha ask what happens when advocacy becomes centered on accomplish... more

“Presume competence” is a phrase we hear often in the disability community. But what does it mean when someone also needs significant support?

This week, Heather and Micha talk through the tension between believing there may be more happening than w... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Barlow
Mother to child with Down syndrome; IEP expert; attorney; podcaster; course creator; speaker
Independent/Disability advocacy
Episode: 336: What We Need to Know About Disability Policy Right Now w/ Ashley Barlow
Val Schlieder
Occupational therapist, advocate for autonomy in Down syndrome
OT, advocate for Down syndrome autonomy
Episode: 335: Autonomy for Adults with Down Syndrome w/ Val Schlieder
Misty Coy Snyder
Author of Happiness is Down Syndrome, advocate and creator of the Happiness is Down Syndrome movement
Independent/Author
Episode: 334: Staying Organized When Our Kids Go Back to School w/ Angela O’Brien
Liz Placta
Founder, Ruby's Rainbow
Ruby's Rainbow
Episode: Throwback: From School Plays to Disney Star: Noah Matthews Matofsky
Liz Plachta
Founder of Ruby's Rainbow, advocate for college programs for people with Down syndrome
Ruby's Rainbow
Episode: Throwback: Episode 3 — College, Expectations, and Ruby’s Rainbow with Liz Plachta
Elana Meyers Taylor
A five-time Olympic bobsledder, advocate for the Down Syndrome community, and mother.
U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team
Episode: 322. Throwback: Elana Meyers Taylor — Gold Medalist & Lucky Mama
Jennifer Gray
Speech and language pathologist with expertise in speech for people with Down syndrome
Episode: 320. Diving Deeper: Communication, Self-Talk, & Down Syndrome
Dr. Karyn Harvey
Mental health professional with over 35 years of experience in the disability field
Episode: 318. Diving Deeper: Trauma and Intellectual Disability
Kandi Pickard
CEO of NDSS, focusing on research and support for individuals with Down syndrome
NDSS
Episode: 316. Diving Deeper: Alzheimer's Disease Prevalence and Treatment, w/Kandi Pickard

Hosts

Heather Avis
Host of The Lucky Few Podcast
Micha Boyett
Host of The Lucky Few Podcast
Mercedes Lara
Host of The Lucky Few Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 410 ratings
  • Fix the sound then you get five stars

    Wonderful podcast but lately the sound has been bad. It has been distracting because it sounds like you are not keeping a consistent distance from the microphone. This is true for Micah in particular

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    46774222
    United Statesa year ago
  • Important information!

    This has been an important part of the resources I’ve leaned on the last 7 yrs as a mother of a son with DS. Thank you for talking about these crucial topics.

    One criticism is the recording quality. Idk if it’s just me, but your conversations cut in and out quite a bit and I really want to be able to hear every last tidbit. It’s especially hard to listen to this on any type of Bluetooth device - I can’t turn the volume loud enough when the recording is going in and out. Please keep the topics c... more

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    coltcolt'smom
    United Statesa year ago
  • w brooks cameo

    real

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    William Niequist
    United States2 years ago
  • Living under a rock….

    So this might take a minute but THANKYOU to each of you on this amazing show. I just found you this week and I have listened to several episodes and it’s life changing. I’m a homeschooling mom of six, my youngest was born at 26 weeks and spent his first four months in the hospital. He was diagnosed with DS at two months old. I tell people he got it from the hospital. Insert laughing here. I didn’t cry because he had so many life threatening issues,DS was just another thing. It was a blessing, I ... more

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    Ann Moyer
    United States2 years ago
  • SO glad Bryan found you!

    I cannot say enough about this incredible podcast and these three amazing individuals advocating for their loved ones with Down Syndrome. My husband found this podcast the day after we received our in utero diagnosis at 12 weeks. He started listening immediately while it took me several weeks to be ready to embark on this journey.

    I started at Episode 1 and have listened to the entire 248 episodes to date! In fact, my husband and I use each episode as our therapy sessions, listening separately... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Elizabeth & Bryan
    United States3 years ago

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Fans value practical guidance on advocacy, education, and inclusion.
Sound and recording quality are frequent feedback points, with many feeling the content remains impactful despite audio issues.
Listeners praise the honesty and relatability of the hosts and guests.
The show is described as life-changing and a welcoming community for families navigating Down syndrome.

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Throwback: Episode 3 — College, Expectations, and Ruby’s Rainbow with Liz Plachta
Q: What does a typical Ruby's Rainbow scholarship program look like now?
The program now offers scholarships up to $10,000, supports a wide range of college programs across the nation, and includes ongoing campus wraps such as mentors and visual schedules to help students succeed.
322. Throwback: Elana Meyers Taylor — Gold Medalist & Lucky Mama
Q: What would you like to share with our audience?
Elana discusses the importance of understanding that children with Down syndrome can have fulfilling lives and emphasizes focusing on quality of life.
322. Throwback: Elana Meyers Taylor — Gold Medalist & Lucky Mama
Q: Could you talk to us about receiving that at-birth diagnosis?
Elana explains that they didn't really process the diagnosis immediately, as they were focused on ensuring their baby got out of the NICU.
319. Brain Health & DS: Communication w/Jennifer Gray, SLP
Q: What should parents do if they notice regression in their child's speech?
Parents should assess the situations surrounding the regression, such as any medical changes or new challenges, and seek clarification on how to help their child communicate better, including personalized feedback on improving communication.
319. Brain Health & DS: Communication w/Jennifer Gray, SLP
Q: What are some things parents should be looking for and asking about when it comes to speech?
Parents should ask for speech therapy early and look for signs of communication such as cooing and babbling. They should be aware that communication is a back-and-forth process and that delays in speech could signal that something needs attention.

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A compassionate, resource-rich show centered on Down syndrome advocacy, education, and inclusion. Across episodes, conversations span advocacy ethics, medical and therapeutic approaches, inclusive education, travel and housing accessibility, and empowering families to navigate systems with confidence. It often features expert guests and moms sharing lived experience, blending practical guidance with personal narratives that normalize independence and agency for people with Down syndrome. A standout quality is the roster of high-profile guest experts and advocates, plus recurring emphasis on community, inclusion, and changing societal narratives about disability.

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1. Ashley Barlow
2. Val Schlieder
3. Misty Coy Snyder
4. Liz Placta
5. Liz Plachta
6. Elana Meyers Taylor
7. Jennifer Gray
8. Dr. Karyn Harvey

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