Sunday, December 26, 2010

Away in a Manger - Christmas Eve 2010

Chloe sings "Away in a Manger" with her brother Nolan during Christmas Eve church service
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U73H7L82NuY

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Chloe featured in IUP Magazine!

“Chloe has planted more positive seeds in seven years than most people do in a lifetime, and she shows the true face of abilities for individuals with disabilities. I feel very blessed that God would entrust me with such a precious gift!”
http://www.iup.edu/magazine/alumniextra/page.aspx?id=100019&blogid=12117

Friday, September 10, 2010

Chloe on the Cover of EP Magazine with an article about our journey

Chloe is featured on the cover of the 09/10 issue of EP Magazine, and there is a great article in the magazine about our family's journey.
http://www.uclid.org:8080/uclid/pdfs/DaddysGirl.pdf

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Learning is Everywhere!

Chloe's brother Nolan (age 8) teaches Chloe (age 4) shapes while on the beach at Nags Head, NC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsne7AEb5IE

Friday, July 16, 2010

The Maxwell Schleifer Distinguished Service Award

Chloe's birth has led our family on an incredible journey, and you never know where God will lead you if you have the Faith to follow!
http://www.stallsmithfinancial.com/disabilityawareness.html

Resources for Families

Here are resources for families in Early Intervention, and you can read about Chloe in the "From the Chair" section:

EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSION
http://www.pattan.net/files/Newsletters/EINewsWinter09.pdf

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
http://www.pattan.net/files/Newsletters/EINews-Spr10.pdf

EARLY INTERVENTION REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR 2009 (Read about Chloe on page 2)
http://www.pattan.net/files/EI/SICC-Report2009.pdf

EARLY INTERVENTION REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR 2010 (Read about Chloe on page 2)
http://www.pattan.net/files/EI/SICC-Report2010.pdf

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Chloe shows her dance moves!

Chloe shows that she can dance:

Chloe dancing the La Macarena http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFvSGo3xLfc

Chloe dances La Cha Cha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy3MiV2eSrk

Monday, May 17, 2010

Going to Bat for Down syndrome

The TV series "Facing Life Head On" episode "Going to Bat for Down syndrome"airs across the USA and Canada.

"As the third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andy LaRoche is making a name for himself in the sports world. But he’s also trying to make a name for himself off the field. Andy has a passion for touching the lives of children with Down syndrome. He’s inviting these children and their families to spend time with him at the ballpark. They play on the field, meet the team and take in a game. One little girl who’s formed a special friendship with Andy is Chloe Kondrich. Chloe was born to Kurt and Margie Kondrich six years ago. After her birth, they were given mostly negative information at the hospital regarding Down syndrome. But that didn’t matter to them. Kurt and Margie knew Chloe was here for a reason and they knew she was destined to become a cherished member of their family and community. For Andy, spending time with Chloe and other kids has been one of the highlights of the time he’s spending playing baseball in Pittsburgh. It says a lot about the impact children with Down syndrome can have on people."

Click here to watch "Going to Bat for Down syndrome", and it WILL brighten your day! http://www.facinglife.tv/episode/season_4/episode_15/episode_415.html

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

PA Legislative Journal - World Down Syndrome Day

Check out page 4 of the PA Senate Legislative Journal about the reading of the PA World Down Syndrome Day resolution in the Senate on 03/22/10:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/SJ/2010/0/Sj20100322.pdf

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Chloe Learns to Play Frisbee at the Outer Banks

Click on the link to see Chloe's brother and cousin teaching her to throw a frisbee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Xkkg9FpRc

Click on the link to see Chloe throwing the frisbee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL55AZ2xmmo

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Spreading the Good News About Early Intervention

“The Early Intervention professionals who entered our life for the critical first three years of Chloe’s life provided us with support, education, hope and optimism that formed a solid foundation for our precious daughter,” Kondrich said.
http://www.smdailypress.com/content/view/248884/1/

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Alliance for Infants 2010 Spring Newsletter

Read about Chloe's family on page 8 of the newsletter:
http://www.afit.org/uploads/SPRING%202010newsletter_FINAL.pdf

Planting More Positive Seeds!

At Indiana University of PA 200+ Early Childhood students and faculty heard the story of Chloe's family's journey and what a priceless Blessing children with Down syndrome are:
http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=90693&blogid=447

Friday, January 1, 2010