MDSC 2024 Award Nominations

Each year, MDSC honors individuals or organizations who have celebrated the rich accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. In 2024, we invite members of our community or the general public…

Managing Conflict

Being able to manage conflict effectively is an important skill for having healthy relationships. The handouts are from the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center‘s social skills groups for

My Rules for Conversation

A resource for individuals with Down syndrome from the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center Resource Library, which has several resources on developing and maintaining healthy friendships for individuals…

One-Way and Two-Way Friendships

A resource for individuals with Down syndrome from the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center highlighting the difference between one-way and two-way friendships. Their Resource Library has several resources…

Qualities of Good Friends

A resource for individuals with Down syndrome from the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center Resource Library, which has several resources on developing and maintaining healthy friendships for individuals…

MA Family Sign Language Program

The Gallaudet University Regional Center provides weekly ASL instruction for children under 3 years who are deaf or hard of hearing….

Meaningful Inclusion Webinar 2022

Meaningful Inclusion: Inclusion is not a location, but a student-centered process. We want to see our children form fulfilling relationships, acquire academic skills, gain independence, improve their communication, and self-regulate…