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In quests for perfection, should we decide who lives?

Julie Messina’s son, Evan, has Down syndrome. In sharing her experiences, Julie gets at the heart of a modern ethical dilemma. Just because we can screen for genetic abnormalities – and in so doing minimize and potentially remove the presence of disability – to what extent should we?

February 17, 2021 /0 Comments/by Admin
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Ugg Launches a Boot Collection for People with Special Needs

  As the weather turns cooler, winter-wear staple Ugg is for the first time offering styles aimed at accommodating kids and adults with disabilities. The brand best known for their boots is introducing an adaptive footwear line dubbed Ugg Universal. The new collection features “functional iterations” of classic Ugg styles that have been modified to include […]

October 20, 2020 /0 Comments/by Admin
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Presidential Message for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

In the United States, around 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome every year.  These treasured members of our society are sources of inspiration to the many families and communities graced by their lives.  Those living with Down syndrome face unique challenges, reminding us every day that it is incumbent upon us as a Nation, […]

October 2, 2020 /0 Comments/by Admin
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Memoir of Life with Down Syndrome

When David Egan was born, 43 years ago this week – Sept. 17, 1977 – his parents, John and Kathleen Egan, doctoral students at UW-Madison, saw apprehension on the faces of the medical professionals who delivered the baby at St. Mary’s Hospital. The sense of unease was punctuated when a doctor said, “Your son has […]

September 16, 2020 /0 Comments/by Admin
Advocacy, In the Media

Lyft Support Employment as they Partner with the NDSS

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 […]

October 29, 2019 /0 Comments/by Admin
Advocacy, In the Media

Meet Kayla Mckeon

Kayla McKeon…the FIRST individual with Down syndrome to serve as a lobbyist in Washington DC

October 14, 2019 /0 Comments/by Admin
Advocacy, In the Media

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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 […]

October 3, 2019 /0 Comments/by Admin
Advocacy, Cognition, Education, Health, In the Media, Our Blog

Peanut Butter Falcon: A Film with a Conservative Soul Teaches Three Great Truths of Manhood

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 […]

September 21, 2019 /0 Comments/by Admin
Advocacy, Education, In the Media, Our Blog

Consider supported decision-making for your self-advocate

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/

September 9, 2019 /0 Comments/by Admin
Advocacy, Cognition, Education, Health, In the Media, Our Blog

23rd Annual Buddy Walk & Family Festival (Wakefield) – October 13, 2019

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 […]

September 8, 2019 /0 Comments/by Admin
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