Namste!(Greetings)
I am Sindoor Desai a dentist & a mother to Sujeet 30, born with Down syndrome(Trisomy 21). In 1974 I immigrated to US from Bombay, India . Sujeet is an accomplished musician/speaker who shares his music & life story with power point workshops. My husband Sharad also a dentist, & I travel with him to help his Mission “Nothing is Impossible if you believe in your abilities and work hard at it without giving up” I also do workshops on disability issues. Traveling worldwide with Sujeet we met many Asian parents who wanted to know the key to Sujeet’s success. I find their children have many talents. However the lack of inclusion, advanced medical ,educational benefits in their countries may be the reason of their disappointment. I would like to help these parents. To raise special children is a team effort. Connecting with experienced parents can be a big aid especially from similar cultural values. I would like to form an online support group, that will help them to connect with families according to their child’s age & individual needs.Obtain updated resources on education, health, special needs services & more. Connect them with various professionals in their area for advices .Share their experiences and provide/receive emotional support through other families. “Global Connections” from “East to West” will help unite people as a special family with unique “Ancient Asian” cultural values.It can help you develop in your child those values that you intensely believe in. Please share this message with other Asian parents who have children born with Down syndrome. Please request them to visit Sujeet’s web page www.sujeet.com to know more about our life.