Marianne Marts sibling, guardian, author, speaker and consultant.

As a rst time author

of Will You Be My Friend? 1st book in the Joey's Ups with Downs Series walks us
through what it's like living with a disability and trying to have real friends who will share
their love, while disregarding any differences (a great anti-bullying tool). My oldest
brother Joey who has Down syndrome and is the main character helps teach
children we are more alike than different. I am the youngest of six children and
the only girl, former special education teacher, and now a professional adult disability
consultant - helping families prepare for transition of care. Using our family journey to
help yours. As Joey's guardian I wear many hats including advocate but being his sister is
my most valued role! Being guardian isnt always easy, but most often it is a blessing. I
feel strongly that the written word can help send messages to society about the
importance of valuing, accepting and including people with disabilities and relating to the
sibling cause and the important and often over looked issue of transition of care. My
websites are great additional resources for advocacy, transition of care and sibling issues:
www.joeysupswithdowns.com. Can be found on most social media sites under Joeysups!
(Facebook, Twitter & Pineterest)
GENERAL SPEAKER ENGAGEMENTS:
* SPEAKER AT AZ PROVIDER FAIR , PHOENIX, AZ - 2013
* GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY EDUCATION CLASSES, PHOENIX, AZ 2013
AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS: Read: Will YOU Be My Friend story asking interactive questions with children.
Targeting bullying vs friendship behaviors ending with everyone signing Spread the word to end the r word pledge.
* SHUMAKER ELEMENTARY, TUCSON, AZ - 2013 - K-5 all classes/all day
* BOOKMANS ANTI-BULLYING EVENT, TUCSON, AZ - PUBLIC EVENT 2014
CONFERENCE SPEAKER & TABLES:
* 6TH ANNUAL DISABILITY CONFERENCE PHOENIX, AZ - 2013
* PRESS ON CONFERENCE, MESA, AZ - 2013
GENERAL SESSION CONFERENCE SPEAKER & TABLES:
* 10TH ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN DISABILITY SUMMIT, PHOENIX, AZ - 2014
* BEACON GROUP, TUCSON, AZ - 2013
* SIBLING SESSION FOR PARENTS FOR MASSMUTUAL, PHOENIX, AZ - 2014
NATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS:
* NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY, SIBLING WEBINAR - DECEMBER 18, 2013
* NDSC SESSION SPEAKER INDIANAPOLIS, IN - 2014
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS:
* 321 E CONFERENCE LIVING SESSION SPEAKER, LEARNING & LEADING FOR GLOBAL
IMPACT ON THE DOWN SYNDROME COMMUNITY - 2014
PO Box 17927 Tucson, AZ 85731 T: 520 591!2007
Email: joeysupswithdowns@gmail.com Web: www.joeysupswithdowns.com
Marianne M Marts
Author & Sibling Speaker
Background & Education
Sister and 15 year Guardian to oldest brother Joey who is 54 and has Down Syndrome
Person Center Planning Facilitation Training October 2013
Time to Teach Trainer November 2012
Partners in Policymaking Graduate 2001
Northern Arizona University May 1996 Bachelors of Science Elementary and Special
Education
Speaking Topics:
Topics include but are not limited to: Calm to Crisis, Sibling Journey, Adult Guardianship
and Communication. (Please email for further descriptions or see our website below.)
Fees:
National / State Speaking & Conferences: $500.00 a day (plus travel days) plus all
expenses
Local AZ Parent groups & non-prots meetings or education venues: $150 minimum
honorarium plus expenses
Trainings vary upon content and time allotment please call for more information
520-591-2007
References - Available upon request
Sample webinar available at NDSS webpage archives entitled:
Share the Love: A Sibs Journey
PO Box 17927 Tucson, AZ 85731 T: 520 591!2007
Email: joeysupswithdowns@gmail.com Web: www.joeysupswithdowns.com