Thank you, Donna.

CK

 

From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com <xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Donna Meltzer
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 9:16 AM
To: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: DD Councils Loss of a self-advocate from Iowa and Ohio

 

Dear DD Council Network:

 

With great sadness I share a note from Brooke Lovelace (Executive Director of the Iowa DD Council) this morning. Her dear friend and self-advocate Mia Peterson who did so much both in Iowa and Ohio has passed away. Mia had Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s which was her cause of death. Below is the link about her. Please join me in sharing good thoughts, virtual warm hugs and condolences to Brooke and her Council and of course to Mia’s friends and family if you are acquainted with them. May this be a reminder for us to persevere and keep doing the great work that all Councils to improve lives for all who have I/DD including helping those with early onset dementia to have the best care possible.

 

Best,

Donna

 

From: Lovelace, Brooke <xxxxxx@dhs.state.ia.us>
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:33 AM
To: Donna Meltzer <xxxxxx@nacdd.org>
Subject: Loss of a self-advocate

 

Hi Donna.  I am not sure if you had a chance to meet Mia Peterson.  She passed away on Tuesday.  She was a pretty well-known advocate  in Iowa and in Oho.  She was also a friend of mine.  We grew up in the same small town.  I thought others with our network may know her.  Here is a link  about her.  https://www.facebook.com/Mia.Aiming.High/posts/10159574144938559

 

 

 

Brooke Lovelace

Executive Director

Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council

700 2ND Ave. Suite 101

Des Moines, IA 50309

Office-515-288-0442

Cell-515-864-6108

Cell-515-249-2459

www.iowaddcouncil.org

 

 





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