Tzvi Schectman
Friendship Circle 
Back on June 27, Friendship Circle of Michigan shared Friends Don't Count Chromosomes a campaign by International Down Syndrome Coalition to spread awareness for individuals with Down Syndrome. This post was Friendship Circle's most popular post ever with over 20,000 likes, 2,900 shares and 262 comments.
Sivan developed by Sesame Workshop Israel for Beit Issie Shapiro’s Park Chaverim, the first inclusive and accessible playground in Israel. Sivan is the first muppet in the Sesame Street family worldwide who uses a wheelchair. All of Israel’s children have the opportunity to meet Sivan and learn critical lessons about inclusiveness and tolerance by watching Rechov Sumsum (Sesame Street in Israel), which airs daily on Israel’s premier children’s channel, HOP!
This picture was posted to honor the memory of the victims of the Newtown School Shooting.
This post linked to a blog titled 23 ways to communicate with a non-verbal child. It was shared over 7,000 times on Facebook.
This post says it all...especially for parents of a child with special needs.
Wired for science: 5 month old Ricky Kimber taking part in a groundbreaking study at Durham University into the development of Autism.
Another step towards inclusion! A Boy with Down Syndrome stars in a television ad for luxury UK retailer Marks & Spencer.
This post showed a graphic with a link to the blog post: 15 Reasons why its hard to get along with special needs parents.
The Top 10 Facebook Posts From Friendship Circle of Michigan
Facebook can be a great resource for special needs families. Facebook is the go to place when looking for a reprieve from the daily grind or looking for resources and support. Over the years Friendship Circle of Michigan's Facebook page has posted some great content. Here are 10 of our most popular Facebook posts. Hope you enjoy and make sure to follow us on Facebook by clicking like below.1. Friends Don't Let Friends Count Chromosomes
Back on June 27, Friendship Circle of Michigan shared Friends Don't Count Chromosomes a campaign by International Down Syndrome Coalition to spread awareness for individuals with Down Syndrome. This post was Friendship Circle's most popular post ever with over 20,000 likes, 2,900 shares and 262 comments.
2. Sesame Street Practices Inclusion
Sivan developed by Sesame Workshop Israel for Beit Issie Shapiro’s Park Chaverim, the first inclusive and accessible playground in Israel. Sivan is the first muppet in the Sesame Street family worldwide who uses a wheelchair. All of Israel’s children have the opportunity to meet Sivan and learn critical lessons about inclusiveness and tolerance by watching Rechov Sumsum (Sesame Street in Israel), which airs daily on Israel’s premier children’s channel, HOP!
3. In Honor of the Victims in the Newtown Tragedy
This picture was posted to honor the memory of the victims of the Newtown School Shooting.
4. Non-Verbal Communication
This post linked to a blog titled 23 ways to communicate with a non-verbal child. It was shared over 7,000 times on Facebook.
5. Can I Call You Back In Five Years?
This post says it all...especially for parents of a child with special needs.
6. Detroit Tigers Mascot: PAWS
Detroit Tigers mascot PAWS puts a smile on a participant of a Friendship Circle Program.
7. Wired For Science
Wired for science: 5 month old Ricky Kimber taking part in a groundbreaking study at Durham University into the development of Autism.
8. Winners of the Great Bike Giveaway
Winners of the First Annual Great Bike Giveaway proudly display their new bikes
9. Inclusive Advertising
Another step towards inclusion! A Boy with Down Syndrome stars in a television ad for luxury UK retailer Marks & Spencer.
10. Can't We All Just Get Along?
This post showed a graphic with a link to the blog post: 15 Reasons why its hard to get along with special needs parents.
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