Founder of The Lucky Few and The Lucky Few Foundation, Heather Avis is a New York Times bestselling author, podcaster and Down syndrome advocate, working to create a more inclusive world where everyone belongs.

The Lucky Few believes in inspiring and challenging our audiences, calling them to listen, read, share, contribute and support as we work to create a world where differences are embraced and everyone belongs. Three ways you can shift the Down Syndrome narrative:

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"Say it with me: "I am a really good mom."

We know moms doubt this truth about themselves everyday so we've put it on a shirt for you so you, (and really your kids), never forget. Hopefully your kids or significant other are buying this tee for you for Mother's Day. Wear it to bed so it's the first thing your family reads when they see your beautiful face in the morning. Motherhood can be hard, but guess what? You're doing a good job! "

 
 
 
 

The Lucky Few Podcast

Shifting the narrative by shouting the worth of people with Down syndrome

 
 
 

The #1 Podcast on Down Syndrome for 5+ years in a row!

After six years and 1 million downloads, Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara have become even closer friends than ever before. Together, they take on conversations in the Down Syndrome Community that we not only want to hear, but need to hear (and share) as we shout the worth of our loved ones with Down Syndrome. Listen to 250+ episodes here.