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Heather Avis said she "could count on one hand" the amount of times her daughter Macy had received party invitations. – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Joy

Mom shares the ‘palpable’ joy her daughter with Down Syndrome has over rare party invite

Heather Wake

6/4/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026