Down Syndrome Education International

…with Down syndrome. They have been at the forefront of developmental and educational research and evidence-based services improving outcomes for children with Down syndrome for over 30 years. https://www.down-syndrome.org/en-us/ https://www.down-syndrome.org/en-us/resources/…

DDS Self-Direction

…| Pamela.hickey@mass.gov Metro Region Jennifer Benoit Waltham, MA jennifer.r.benoit@state.ma.us Northeast Region Bev McGovern Hogan Regional Center, Hawthorne, MA 978-774-5000 | beverly.mcgovern@mass.gov Southeast Region Ed Wilson Middleborough, MA 508-866-8864 | edward.b.wilson@mass.gov…

Navigating the DDS ISP

These slides from Hillary Dunn Stanisz, Esq. of the Disability Law Center were presented at the The Arc of Massachusetts 2019 Transition Conference. Navigating the DDS ISP provides helpful information…

Massachusetts ABLE Accounts: Attainable Savings Plan

and their families save for their disability expenses while keeping benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. Refer to the Fidelity site for more detailed information and comprehensive FAQs….

Aging with IDD: General Aging

…faced by people with IDD. She introduces the most common conditions individuals with IDD face as they age. Intended audience: caregivers, families, direct support professionals, residential managers, and service coordinators…

Aging with IDD: Aging with Down Syndrome

…Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center CDDER was created in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. The intended audience is caregivers, families, direct support professionals, residential managers, and service coordinators….