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Father’s Joy is a non-profit Christian
organization whose message is based on the Bible and whose ministry
is based on the love of God.
Our mission is to minister and provide support and information
to families of children with disabilities. |
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P.O. Box 16364
Sugar Land, TX 77496-6364
Phone: (281) 630-2885
Fax (281) 605-5476
Info@fathersjoy.org |
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 Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis
As part of our "Medically Speaking." program, Father's Joy participates in giving lectures to medical residents at Houston's Texas Children's Hospital on how to deliver a diagnosis of Down syndrome. It is our goal to help ensure that medical professionals are not only prepared to deliver a diagnosis of Down syndrome but also have access to the most accurate, balanced and up-to-date information available, for themselves and the families they support. To that end, Father's Joy distributes a booklet entitled "Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis" published by Lettercase and reviewed by representatives of the national medical and Down syndrome organizations. A digital copy of this booklet is now available at http://lettercase.org/get-the-booklet/
Order the “Living With Down Syndrome: Turning Fear Into Hope” DVD today!
Learn from people with Down syndrome and their families how to turn the fear of living with a disability into the hope of living full, productive and valuable lives.
Click Here to order 
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2013 T21/Including You Conference – Oh Yea!
On Saturday, March 2, 2013, Father’s Joy along with Texas Children’s Hospital, University of Houston, The Rise School of Houston, Greater Clear Lake Families Exploring Down Syndrome, and The Arc of Fort Bend County, presented the 4th Annual Trisomy 21 Conference and launched the 1st Annual Including You Conference. The joint conference offered topics presented by top experts in the country in the fields of inclusive education, differentiating instruction, accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, positive behavioral supports, and medical issues related to Down syndrome including feeding issues, surgical approaches to sleep apnea, and potty training. Participants were able to choose sessions across four training strands offered throughout the day, in addition to hearing keynote speakers during breakfast and lunch.
One of the highlights of the conference this year was morning keynote speaker, Tim Harris, an entrepreneur and restaurant owner with Down syndrome from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tim dazzled participants with his inspirational story, quick wit and charming personality. His motivational style was exhibited by sudden exclamations of “Oh yea!” during his speech, a phrase which went viral with conference participants. Tim’s upbeat attitude set the tone for the day, and “Oh yea!” became the conference motto with speakers and participants alike.
Special thanks to all conference sponsors, speakers, volunteers and participants for making the 2013 conference a huge success – oh yea!
Children's Book
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Get Yours Today!
Every child is special and plays an important role in the lives of their class peers. Drawing from her own experience in supporting friends with disabilities, eighth grade author, Madison Breau, reminds us of how important love and support from class friends can be in a child's life.
Click the book to purchase online. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of this book is donated to Father's Joy.
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