Events Calendar
Foundations for Families webinar: Everyday Assistive Technology Solutions: Practical Tools for Children with Down Syndrome, Presented by Karen Janowski
Brighter Futures: A National Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome and Aging
Discover simple, readily available assistive technology you can use every day to support children with Down Syndrome. This webinar will highlight practical tools for visual supports, daily routines, organization, and learning, technology solutions, and strategies geared toward promoting independence. You’ll leave with a toolkit of everyday solutions to try at home, school, and in the community. Suggested for families of school-aged children (grades 1-12).
Presented by Karen Janowski
Inclusive and Assistive Technology Facilitator and President and owner of EdTech Solutions, Inc

Questions? Email Katie at FirstCall@mdsc.org
On April 20, 2026, Team MDSC will take on the historic Boston Marathon! Our team of 10 dedicated runners is ready to tackle the 26.2-mile journey from Hopkinton to Copley Square, all in support of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The team has been hand-selected, and each runner is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome.
While our team of runners has already been chosen, we invite you to join the excitement by supporting them with a donation. Your generosity will help fund critical programs and services for the Down syndrome community, and together, we can make a lasting impact. Leading up to race day, we will share details on how you can cheer on our runners along the course—whether you’re in Boston or following from afar.
Thank you for helping make this an unforgettable 2026 Boston Marathon for our runners and our mission.
MDSC is a proud official charity of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. Through this program, dozens of dedicated individuals have had the opportunity to fulfill their personal dream and run the Boston marathon in honor of people with Down syndrome.