…Down syndrome receive the most meaningful learning opportunities possible. Members most recently produced a comprehensive Educators Manual, a research-based resource guide that includes information, strategies and best practices for educating…
…Connecticut children with Down syndrome in pre-school through grade 3 as well as resources for parents and teachers on best practices in literacy instruction for students with Down syndrome. https://openbooksopendoors.com/…
…are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. Many adults with Down syndrome who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are eligible to receive SNAP. You may apply online or download the paper…
…The ABLE Act, signed into law in December 2014, amends Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986 to create tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. By…
…Free online resources and information for Primary Care Providers are available through DSC2U at https://www.dsc2u.org/primarycare. These include patient handouts, videos, and suggested web pages on ophthalmology, GI and nutrition, pulmonary,…
…longstanding expertise, the center helps train other Down syndrome organizations interested in launching or enhancing a Parents First Call program in their local community by providing a comprehensive personalized training…
Self Advocacy Online is a resource for people with disabilities to find support groups, view video stories from self-advocates, learn about self-advocacy, and see the latest research on issues important…
…tabs on the latest Down syndrome news, whether its checking out photos from the Buddy Walk, watching an inspiring video that’s gone viral, or learning about efforts to create a…
…picking up your phone; or, for the more intrepid, offering their testimony at the State House. Learn More Join a Committee Whether you’re a dedicated parent, professional, or self-advocate, if…
This article from the NIH National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s disease in People with Down syndrome, provides an overview of the latest Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s research taking place. Source:…
