Today, my local newspaper, the Louisville Courier-Journal, carried an op-ed of mine in honor of World Down Syndrome Day. Here are links to the many organizations, programs, and individuals I mentioned that are making a better tomorrow for people with Down syndrome.
Going in order of those mentioned in the op-ed:
- Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action is a trade association supporting local Down syndrome support organizations. If your organization is not a member, I would encourage you to consider joining and definitely attending the annual conference.
- Mardra Sikora has a blog and is focused on supporting families of adult children with Down syndrome.
- The National Down Syndrome Adoption Network is one of the most compassionate missions in America.
- The Learning Program is a research-based teaching program that teaches both children and their parents how to teach to their children’s needs.
- Down Syndrome of Louisville is a leading Down syndrome support organization with a mission of providing lifelong educational programming to its members.
- BuddyUp Tennis is a multi-state program that teaches tennis fundamentals to individuals with Down syndrome of all ages.
- Jeff & Jan Huffman are opening a hotel in Muncie, Indiana that will serve as a hospitality service training center for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Cedar Lake Lodge provides residential options for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Greater Louisville area.
As I write in the op-ed,
The cumulative effect of these helpful programs and committed individuals is a better tomorrow for my daughter and those like her — hence, why the 21st century is the best ever for those with an extra 21st Chromosome.
Another effort that is making for a better tomorrow is the 3-21 e-learning conference that begins today. Registration gives you access to the presentations for 60 days. My colleague, Stephanie Meredith and I, will be presenting on March 21st at 1 pm on prenatal testing and medical outreach. If, however, you may be watching the NCAA tournament, again, you will have 60 days to listen to our presentation and the 60+ others.
Happy World Down Syndrome Day, everyone.
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And, donations are always accepted for the National Center for Prenatal & Postnatal Down Syndrome Resources. Click the donate button at the right (or this link) to make a donation in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.
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