With no time to spare, federal lawmakers approved a renewal of the nation’s primary autism law, paving with the way for over $1.95 billion in spending to address the developmental disability in the coming years. President Joe Biden signed a five-year extension of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support, or Autism CARES, Act […]
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, but experts are split on what that would mean for students with disabilities across the nation. On the campaign trail, Trump pledged to close the federal agency responsible for overseeing implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and enforcing it. Shuttering […]
In November, Special Olympics athlete Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. Nikic, 21, finished a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon run at the Ironman Florida competition in Panama City Beach in 16 hours, 46 minutes and 9 seconds, just 14 minutes under the 17-hour […]
Our 16-year-old daughter, Penny, wakes up to the beeping of her alarm. On her way downstairs, she picks up her iPhone to check her texts. She eats breakfast, gathers her sneakers and pompoms for cheerleading and heads to school. When Penny was diagnosed with Down syndrome a few hours after she was born, I didn’t […]
Lyft Launches Jobs Access Program in 35+ Cities with National Partners Including Goodwill®, United Way, and The USO Everyone needs access to reliable, affordable transportation — to get to work, visit the doctor, make it to school, or simply participate in city life. In fact, a recent study pinpoints commuting time as the single strongest […]
Kayla McKeon…the FIRST individual with Down syndrome to serve as a lobbyist in Washington DC
Down Syndrome Awareness Month October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and although the 3-21 Foundation works towards raising awareness all year long, October presents a unique opportunity for raising EVEN MORE awareness in our communities! In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month we have partnered with Kayu Design, a sustainable fashion accessories company to launch […]
If you haven’t seen Peanut Butter Falcon, go see it at the movies while you still have the chance. An authentic Tom Sawyer adventure story starring a young man with DS – it will warm your heart. We are so protective of our loved ones we can be guilty of “infantiling” them – I wish […]
Instead of guardianship when our kids turn 18, have your considered supported decision-making for your self-advocate? This is a relatively new legal status and worth learning more about….. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/…/in-lieu-guardiansh…/27113/
On Sunday, October 13th join us for a beautiful 3-mile walk along Lake Quannapowitt to promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome! REGISTER HERE 12:00pm: Registration & Pre-Walk Festivities 1:30pm: Walk & Post-Walk Festivities The MDSC is the leading organization in Massachusetts for providing information, networking opportunities, and advocacy for and about Down […]