Conference notes.....

While attending the National Down Syndrome Congress Conference in Boston today, Princess Abigail was able to again reach out an touch Hollywood when meeting 80's TV icon Chris Burke and also Jeff Kerr, writer of The Child King. Jeff was kind enough to autograph a copy of his movie for Abigail, and Chris signed our copies of Life Goes On, the show he starred in, as well as a copy of one of The Chris Burke Band's latest CDs! We were thrilled that everyone was so sweet to her/us and willing to provide us with items for Abby's Special Treasures chest which her parents are cumulating items for each and every day. The conference seems to be a major success and we're hoping for some media hits too!

Abby with Jeff Kerr, ATF agent and writer of The Child King. Everyone should run out and purchase a copy--a GREAT holiday film! (http://www.thechildking.com/)

http://www.chrisburke.org/

And here they are--Abby and Chris, the man who paved the way for so many people with Down syndrome. His acting career helped shift public mindset from negative scrutiny about people with disabilities to one of acceptance and admiration. He's a very impressive man.