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…

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…

Best Buddies

…creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They offer programs in the United States and internationally. https://www.bestbuddies.org…

The Arc of the United States

…residential, educational, and vocational services; person-centered and financial planning; recreational activities; and other supports that meet the unique needs of the community. To find a chapter near you, visit https://www.thearc.org/find-a-chapter….

Programa de Prestamos para Modificaciones de Vivienda (HMLP)

…de viviendas para que modifiquen o adapten sus hogares según la limitación o discapacidad profesionalmente documentada de un miembro del hogar de cualquier edad. Fuente original: https://www.mass.gov/home-modification-loan-program-hmlp Información Adicional: https://cedac.org/hmlp/…

Toilet Training

This great resource page on toilet training goes over readiness and includes visual helpers. Original source: https://www.ndss.org/resources/toilet-training-children-with-down-syndrome/…

What is Early Intervention? CDC

…of the child and family EI programs are located in all states and territories of the U.S. A directory of contacts is included on the CDC Early Intervention page. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/parents/states.html…