National DS Congress @NDSC
The leading resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome, from the moment of a diagnosis through adulthood. ndsccenter.org Atlanta, GA USA Joined December 2009-
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"We create change together," says NDAC Member Roxane Romanick of North Dakota. Roxane is a passionate advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities and Early Intervention Part C services. Learn more NDAC at bit.ly/3Xt8wKa?utm_co…
The winner of the 2024 NDSC National Media Award is @amysilvermanaz! Amy is a renowned journalist, writer and teacher whose focus is improving coverage of people with disabilities. You can learn more about Amy, and even read some of her work, at amy-silverman.com.
Extra Lucky Moms, co-founded by Taryn Lagonigro and Jess Quarello, is the winner of this year's National Social Media Award! You can follow them on Instagram or Facebook and can visit their website at extraluckymoms.com.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released key regulations to protect civil rights in health programs. The final "1557 rule" includes important provisions for disabled people and older adults. Read more: bit.ly/4defVEK?utm_co…
On behalf of the NDSC Convention Team we would like to THANK all of volunteers that have been part of our conventions over the years. Your support and assistance is what makes a successful convention. We appreciate all of you!
Check out this informative video featuring @KansasTreasurer Steven Johnson talking with Rachel Mast, the first Kansas ABLE account owner, and her mom Jawanda who is the NDSC Grassroots Advocacy Manager!💰 #ABLEtoSave #ABLE youtu.be/enNohUObwoo?si…
Learn about the key details of the final Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services rule in this @ACLgov blog post by Alison Barkoff. #Medicaid #Disabilities #FinalAccessRule acl.gov/news-and-event…
Make an impact and volunteer at the 2024 NDSC Convention. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Liz Perez at [email protected]. The NDSC Convention will be held July 25 -28, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ bit.ly/48EWu4i
This National Volunteer Week, thank you to our many volunteers including the NDSC Board of Directors, NDSC Self-Advocate Council, Convention volunteers and speakers, National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition members, fundraising event volunteers and many more!
A full-day Educators Conference will be held on Friday July 26, 2024 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa which focuses on classroom learning strategies for anyone educating individuals with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. bit.ly/3P3Xubc
Every letter written, every call made, every effort put forth by our NDSC Policy and Advocacy volunteers makes a difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Thank you for all that you do! #VolunteerWeek #NDAC #advocate
Each year, thousands of people come from around the globe to attend the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention. For all convention related details visit the 2024 NDSC Convention website - bit.ly/49PfHRO
Join us in congratulating Heather Bradley, our second of two winners of the Exceptional Meritorious Service Award. Heather co-founded the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (@TheDSDN), a national nonprofit that supports new families of children with Down syndrome.
Introducing our first of two Exceptional Meritorious Service Award winners, Ricki Sabia! Ricki's has spent the past two decades working to improve educational opportunities for students with disabilities. You can learn more about Ricki on the NDSC website.
Join Down Syndrome-Autism Connection in this free webinar on April 18 at 8pm EST hosted by NDSC. This webinar will look at DS-ASD, statistics, behaviors, the importance of getting an evaluation, building a support network, and share resources bit.ly/3TBJ6JZ
ANNOUNCING Jason Rogers as a 2024 NDSC Convention Keynote Speaker. As Coordinator of Workplace Readiness & Inclusion, he works to help companies become inclusive, works at Chattanooga Christian School as a Teacher Assistant and holds a Certificate from Lipscomb U’s IDEAL Program
This year's winner of the NDSC Employer of the Year Award is the University of Kansas (KU) Health Systems in Kansas City, Kansas. Jeff Novorr, Vice President of Hospitality Services, will be accepting the award! @KUHospital
Sandy and Kellyn Donahoe say, "Advocacy Training Boot Camp is a mini-conference on how to make the most of your time with elected officials at all levels. If you want to make systems change, go to boot camp at the NDSC Convention." Learn more at bit.ly/3V3H9qX
Did you know it's #ABLEtoSavemonth? Check out the ABLE National Resource Center web page for information on how ABLE accounts can benefit individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities. bit.ly/4aVC6xH?utm_co…
Over the next several weeks, we will be introducing our 2024 NDSC Award Winners. Today, we are pleased to share that the winner of the NDSC Education Award is Dr. Stacy Taylor! Dr. Taylor is the Clinical Director and owner of Advance Behavior & Learning in Florida.
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Research opportunity to determine whether Tofacitinib can safely treat immune skin conditions in people with Down syndrome. 👇👇👇 ✅Compensation is provided and travel funds are available if needed. Learn more at bit.ly/TofainDS or email [email protected]!
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