How to Help When Your Loved One is Grieving

…might show, and how you can support them. There are also recommended books and resources for toddlers, young children and preschoolers; school-aged children; and teens and adults. Original source: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/down-syndrome/patient-handouts…

Baseline Screening Tool

…35 to develop a stronger picture of the individual’s health). Who completes the EDSD? The form can be completed by anyone who is familiar with the adult (that is, has…

Down syndrome: Guidelines for Inclusive Education- NDSS

…to adult life by providing educators, therapists, early interventionists, parents, and school districts with a guide to evidence-based practices. The publication is available for free on the NDSS website (https://www.ndss.org/inclusive-education-guidelines/)….

Moving to Adult Health Care

The Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities, a national center funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), launched a new website to help young…

Special Olympics Massachusetts

…into school and community programs, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. https://www.specialolympicsma.org…

Hockomock Area Integration Initiative (YMCA)

…needs and their families, nurturing a community of inclusion at the YMCA and the community at large. Programs include summer camp, unified sports teams, a volunteering club and more! https://www.hockymca.org/foxboro/social-responsibility/impact/initiatives/integration-initiative/…

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

…(SSI) may be eligible for SNAP assistance. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program Eligibility requirements differ from state to state. To learn more about SNAP in your state and find out how you can apply,…

Best Buddies in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

…in Massachusetts & Rhode Island offers one-to-one friendship, integrated employment, and leadership development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. https://www.bestbuddies.org/mari/…