youth spotlight
By Andrea Hurr
NEED A HUG?
YOU NEED TO KNOW EMMA STONE! LIVING LIFE WITH A CONTAGIOUS SMILE “Always see your kid’s abilities, not their disabilities. Encourage them to participate in activities and have fun!” are the wise words from Sharon Stone, mother to Emma, who has Down syndrome. Emma lives in Massillon with her mom, dad and two dogs. She has an older sister, Makayla, whom she admires very much. They have a special bond, and Emma looks up to her because “Makayla always helps me and loves me. Even though she lives far away, she always Facetimes me. We have fun jamming in the car. I can always count on her. I love my sister.” Such sweet words from Emma, who wants to work in a bakery one day. Going back to Sharon’s advice, she always encouraged and set realistic expectations for Emma. Her family would not allow her disability to define her, and through seasons
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