Boggs Center Resources about Grief and Loss

The Boggs Center is New Jersey’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and is part of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Pediatrics. They…

Adult Down Syndrome Center, Illinois

The Adult Down Syndrome Center in Illinois created a resource library with information geared towards people with Down syndrome, families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals. While there is a broad…

Special Needs Answers 

…Planning The information provided is put together by The Academy of Special Needs Planners, a network of special needs planning professionals such as attorneys, financial planners and trust officers. https://specialneedsanswers.com

MCAS Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt) Resources and Training

…consists of a portfolio of specific materials collected annually by the teacher and student. Evidence for the portfolio may include work samples, instructional data, videotapes, and other supporting information. https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/alt/resources.html…

Down syndrome: Guidelines for Inclusive Education- NDSS

…to adult life by providing educators, therapists, early interventionists, parents, and school districts with a guide to evidence-based practices. The publication is available for free on the NDSS website (https://www.ndss.org/inclusive-education-guidelines/)….

MCAS vs. MCAS-Alt: What’s Best for my Child?

…in the MCAS in one of the following ways: routine (standard) MCAS testing, MCAS testing using one or more test accommodation(s), MCAS Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt). Learn more about each option…

Supporting Healthy Sexuality for Individuals with Down Syndrome

…shared including visual supports as well books and free online resources.” Presenter: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L – Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center Click here to access presentation slideshow https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Ffp_PD-xEo…