Public Policy Efforts

…The Committee does this by providing the following: outreach to members, training opportunities, the chance to testify at public hearings, and templates to use in advocacy efforts. The Committee also…

National Prenatal First Call Center – Expectant Parents

…which type of screening or diagnostic testing was performed. The “triple screen,” “quadruple screen,” “first trimester combined screen,” or “integrated screen,” are all different types of prenatal screening tests that…

First Call National Training Center

…a professional Parents First Call program incorporating best practices for supporting new and expectant families. Our trainings incorporate presentation of best practice guidelines for the program(s), sharing of stories, reflective…

For Grandparents

…see your way initially. If you keep walking, you do come to the other end.” People will come out of this tunnel at different times, but what you should know…

Center on Inclusive Education

comprehensive look at the complex learning profile of students with Down syndrome, as well as providing information around best practices and educational considerations that are based upon research-proven best practices….

For Medical Professionals

…advances in prenatal testing for Down syndrome and evidence-based research on how physicians can effectively deliver a prenatal and postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. There is a Harvard Medical school…

MCAS vs. MCAS-Alt: What’s Best for my Child?

…in the MCAS in one of the following ways: routine (standard) MCAS testing, MCAS testing using one or more test accommodation(s), MCAS Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt). Learn more about each option…

Down Syndrome Clinics

…the latest advances in health and wellness for people with Down syndrome directly to caregivers’ home computers. MDSC, which serves on the DSC2U Advisory Group, has played an important foundational…

New Parents

…all stages of life. Our nationally acclaimed Parents First Call Program is here for you, offering the latest information, resources and opportunities to connect with a parent mentor who is…