WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
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Fatherhood can be a bit daunting for anyone. For Micah Heath, as the new father to a baby with Down Syndrome, the unknowns were becoming overwhelming and the questions endless. When Micah and his family moved to Bloomington two years ago for his new position as the principal at Arlington Heights Elementary School, they knew they needed to find a community of families whom they could relate to. They worried about how a new community would accept their son Oliver. Those fears turned into joy when they discovered the Down Syndrome Family Connection. After attending the annual DSFC Buddy Walk, Micah was determined to get more involved. For the past two years, Micah has been a volunteer with Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (DADS). The DADS group is a place where fathers of kids with Down Syndrome can bond and plan gatherings that also act as fundraisers for DSFC programs and camps. It has been inspiring to Micah to be a part of such an accepting community and to now be a resource for other dads.
FEATURED ORGANIZATION
Down Syndrome Family Connection
D.A.D.S. Group (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome)
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