Ashley DeRamus Of Ashley By Design Named Spokesperson For Adorn Fashion

DeRamus is the first person with Down syndrome to represent a major fashion line


Birmingham, Ala. (April 28,2015) Ashley DeRamus, founder of The Ashley DeRamus Foundation and Ashley by Design, is pleased to announce her new role as spokesperson for Adorn Fashion, based out of Atlanta. DeRamus continues to make strides in the fashion world, as she is the first person with Down syndrome to represent a major fashion line.

Adorn Fashion is a leading supplier at AmericasMart in Atlanta and known for its superior quality, elegance and sophisticated designs. In partnership with DeRamus, Adorn will manufacture new designs for Ashley by Design, and Adore Kids will launch a clothing line for children with Down syndrome.

"We are excited about partnering with Ashley and her wonderful foundation,” says Hema Pandaya, president of Adorn Fashion. "She is a talented designer with a keen eye for fashion, and we can’t wait to help her expand into children’s clothing.”

Founded by DeRamus and her mother, Connie DeRamus, Ashley by Design specializes in clothing specifically tailored for individuals with Down syndrome – a perfect fit that is hard to achieve off-the-rack. Clothing from the line will be showcased and sold at the Cash & Carry event at AmericasMart Atlanta from May 5 to 7. The showroom will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. The designs can also be purchased at www.ashleybydesign.com.

"We came up with the idea for a fashion line for girls with Down syndrome because it has been so hard to find clothes for Ashley over the years, making shopping more of a hassle than an enjoyable experience,” says Connie. "Those with Down syndrome tend to have different body types than most clothing lines are made for, and we wanted them to feel just as confident as anyone else. The partnership with Adorn and Adore Kids will help us expand clothing options to children with Down syndrome.”

If you would like to interview the Ashley contact AG Publicity at infor@agpublicity.com .

You can learn more about Ashley DeRamus and the Ashley DeRamus Foundation by going http://ashleybydesign.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-DeRamus-Foundation .

To contact Ashley for a special appearance E-mail adream.gk@gmail.com .


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About The Ashley DeRamus Foundation

Through the work of the Ashley DeRamus Foundation, the goal is to increase awareness and enlighten others about the positive contributions people with Down syndrome make to society. DeRamus’s goals for the foundation are to be an advocate and support programs for those with disabilities through fundraisers and education. DeRamus was most recently the recipient of the National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award. Follow the foundation on Facebook for more information about DeRamus and her work. Additional information can be found by visiting AshleyDeRamusFoundation.org or AshleyByDesign.com.

"Love Is Stronger" Video Featuring Ashley DeRamus Premiered On USA Today

(Hoover, Alabama) USA TODAY hosted an exclusive video premiere of ‘Love Is Stronger,’ which is the title track from Jason Crabb's latest release. The video highlights special needs and military families in a storyline starring Ashley DeRamus, a young woman living with Down syndrome and Jack Morgan, a military veteran. The video can be viewed by following this link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/09/30/jason-crabb-video-premiere/2893715/
Ashley DeRamus continues to prove that those born with Down syndrome have ability and not disability. She has once again accomplished something that most young people only dream about and that is to be featured in a music video with Grammy Award winning Gospel Music artist Jason Crabb.
The video was shot in Birmingham, Alabama on August 1st at Caldwell Park featured Jason’s new song “Love is Stronger.” Revolution Pictures of Nashville, TN produced the video with director Roman White. Mr. White has produced videos for Carrie Underwood, Kelley Clarkson, Blake Shelton and others.
The Ashley DeRamus Foundation will be using the video to promote Down syndrome awareness and the positive effect on those who are close to someone who has Down syndrome.
The video tells the story about a father (Jack Morgan) telling his daughter (Ashley DeRamus) goodbye as he leaves to go to war. The daughter has Down syndrome. The father is involved in an IED attack that leaves him severely wounded but he fights to recover from his injuries for his daughter. The video begins with scenes of Ashley DeRamus reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with a Color Guard surrounded by veterans. Local Down syndrome children were used as extras in the video as well as the veterans.
“It’s a very cool dream come true. It’s really special to me to see lives changing. Down syndrome is really not a disease, it’s who you are,” Ashley stated in a recent interview about the video.
Ashley’s latest accomplishments include recently speaking at the United Nations and she was recently named one of the six most inspirational entrepreneurs with Down Syndrome in the world by Disney. Ashley along with her mother Connie DeRamus recently launched Ashley by Design, a clothing line specifically tailored to fit women with Down syndrome. Ashley says the clothing line will be available shortly online at www.ashleybydesign.com.
You can find out more about Ashley and the Ashley DeRamus foundation at http://www.ashleyderamusfoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/ashley.deramus .
You can reach Ashley DeRamus by E-mail at adream.gk@gmail.com .

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About Ashley Deramus Foundation
The Ashley Deramus Foundation was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Downs Syndrome. Through the work of Ashley and the foundation, our goal is to increase the awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions we make. You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or adream.gk@gmail.com .

Ashley DeRamus Performs National Anthem

Hoover, AL (September 23, 2013) Ashley DeRamus is an inspiration to every one she comes in contact with because she never gives up on achieving her goals. One of her many goals is to say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National Anthem on as many stages and as many different venues as possible. Part of the reason is her love for this country and another is to be an inspiration to others with Down Syndrome in showing them that they can achieve things that everyone would aspire to accomplish.
She sang the National Anthem on the main stage at the National Quartet Convention in front of thousands on September 11, 2013. She was joined on stage by the popular Southern Gospel group, The Dixie Melody Boys. She received a thunderous ovation at the conclusion of the song and plenty of hugs from the group and others at the convention.

This came on the heels of being honored by Disney as one of the six most inspirational entrepreneurs with Down Syndrome in the world. Ashley continues to pursue every goal she has with all the passion she has.

While at the convention she also did numerous radio and television interviews as well as spending time talking with parents and children affected by Down Syndrome. She took time with everyone that wanted to speak with her and was an inspiration to many.

You can learn more about Ashley DeRamus and the Ashley DeRamus Foundation at http://www.ashleyderamusfoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-DeRamus-Foundation

You can reach Ashley at adream.gk@gmail.com

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About Ashley DeRamus Foundation
The Ashley DeRamus Foundation was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Downs Syndrome. Through the work of Ashley and the foundation, our goal is to increase the awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions we make. You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or adream.gk@gmail.com

Ashley DeRamus Featured In Jason Crabb's “Love Is Stronger” Video

Nashville, TN (August 8, 2013) Ashley DeRamus continues to prove that those born with Down syndrome have ability and not disability. She has once again accomplished something that most young people only dream about and that is to be featured in a music video with Grammy Award winning Gospel Music artist Jason Crabb.

The video was shot in Birmingham; Alabama on August 1 at Caldwell Park featured Jason’s new song "Love is Stronger." Revolution Pictures of Nashville, TN is producing the video with director Roman White. Mr. White has produced videos for Carrie Underwood, Kelley Clarkson, Blake Shelton and others. The Ashley DeRamus Foundation will be using the video to promote Down syndrome awareness and the positive effect on those who are close to someone who has Down syndrome.

The video tells the story about a father telling his daughter goodbye as he leaves to go to war. The daughter has Down syndrome. The father is involved in an IED attack that leaves him severely wounded but he fights to recover from his injuries for his daughter. The video begins with scenes of Ashley DeRamus reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with a Color Guard surrounded by veterans. Local Down syndrome children were used as extras in the video as well as the veterans.

"It's a very cool dream come true. It's really special to me to see lives changing. Down syndrome is really not a disease, it's who you are," Ashley stated in a recent interview about the video.

Ashley along with her mother Connie DeRamus recently launched Ashley by Design, a clothing line specifically tailored to fit women with Down syndrome. The clothing line was first shown at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention in Denver July 19-21. Ashley says the clothing line will be available shortly online at www.ashleybydesign.com. Ashley also recently spoke at the United Nations about living with Down syndrome as well.

The videos will be available online at www.ashleyderamusfoundation.org beginning September 1 and hard copies will be for sale at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky where the foundation will have a booth in the exhibit hall. Proceeds will go to the awareness of Down syndrome.

You can find out more about Ashley Deramus at www.ashleyderamusfoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/ashley.deramus .

You can E-mail Ashley at adream.gk@gmail.com

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About Ashley Deramus Foundation
The Ashley Deramus Foundation was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Downs Syndrome. Through the work of Ashley and the foundation, our goal is to increase the awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions we make. You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or adream.gk@gmail.com

Ashley Deramus Pledge Tour Continues

Hoover, AL (January 17, 2013) Ashley Deramus, who has Down Syndrome, has the goal of leading the Pledge of Allegiance in all fifty states. Through this effort she is sharing her love for her country, her patriotism, and the right of all people to be informed active citizens.

Ashley was privileged to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Rose Bowl Parade and was enthusiastically joined by the spectators in the crowd. At the viewing of the floats the next day, a small group joined her again to participate in The Pledge.
After leaving California Ashley was fortunate to have a helicopter tour of The Grand Canyon, where she led The Pledge of Allegiance in Arizona on the floor of The Grand Canyon surrounded by the grandeur of the beauty of God's creation.

Stopping briefly at a Nevada rest area where she and Buster, her traveling yellow lab, posed for a picture with Buster donning his patriotic bandana and Ashley a sparkly red hat to set the mood, while truckers watched with tears in their eyes.
Then she was off to Aspen, Colorado. Ashley had the great honor of leading The Pledge of Allegiance at the opening luncheon for the annual Winterskol festival.

Ashley is on her way to achieving her goal of leading the Pledge of Allegiance in all fifty states, and by accomplishing that, bringing much needed attention to Down Syndrome and other Special Needs children and adults. She is able to do this through the help of the Ashley Deramus Foundation, which was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Downs Syndrome.

Find out more about Ashley and the Ashley Deramus Foundation at http://www.ashleyderamusfoundation.org, or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-DeRamus-Foundation. You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or afreamgk@gmail.com

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About Ashley Deramus Foundation
The Ashley Deramus Foundation was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Downs Syndrome. Through the work of Ashley and the foundation, our goal is to increase the awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions we make.