[1] The title is a play on reference to the act of passing things down — in this case, passing down information, inspiration, care, and hope from family to family with special information relating to people with Down syndrome.

‘Hand Me Downs’ does not refer to Down syndrome as “Downs.” We follow people-first language and are mindful of how terms are used.

 Hand Me Downs is not solely for families with Down syndrome. Rather, it is a living network/ library for anyone in Columbia County — families, educators, friends, and allies — anyone are seeking to share knowledge, resources, and stories about inclusion.