Healthy Communication: Managing Stress and Tips to Stay Calm

…ways to use healthy communication to set boundaries with people we know. Presented by Jeanine Woods, IMPACT:Ability Program Coordinator Part of the MDSC 37th Annual Virtual Conference Self-Advocate Track. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vfl0bOxH0Dg…

Creative Writing with Jillian and Kate

Kate Bartlett and Jillian Berube, members of the MDSC Self Advocate Advisory Council, share about their creative writing experiences. Part of the MDSC 37th Annual Virtual Conference Self-Advocate Track. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0VMSDWvzrCA…

Health Care for Adults with Down Syndrome

…Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Clinical Geneticist, MassGeneral Hospital, Director of Quality Improvement Research, MassGeneral Hospital Down Syndrome Program Part of the MDSC 37th Annual Virtual Conference https://www.youtube.com/embed/wYGh8D1XuT4…

Using Sign-Supported Speech with Children with Down Syndrome

for interested teens/young adults with Down syndrome. Presented by Karen Mueller-Harder, B.A., Sign Language Instructor/Sign Communication Support Instructor, Nine East Network. Part of the MDSC 37th Annual Virtual Conference https://www.youtube.com/embed/dKgTkU-RsbY…

Updates on Federal Legislation and Opportunities for Advocacy

https://www.youtube.com/embed/yB0L8JuvvOw This presentation will provide a retrospective from Congressional staffers on what happened in disability policy during the 117th Congress, which ended in December 2022, what’s happening today, and what…

Financial Tips and Strategies to Plan a Great Life

https://www.youtube.com/embed/BzLtBmUSxAc Planning for your family’s goals and a full and supported life for your child with disabilities is a complex task. While each family’s unique circumstances will drive their planning…