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 […]
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 […]
A&E may have pulled the popular reality show, “Born This Way” but ABC debuts a new primetime drama with a main character that has DS, “Stumptown” Cole Sibus, who has DS, stars as brother of the lead and previously was in “Born This Way’. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/…/abc-premiere-show-…/27118/
Join us on Sunday, September 15th for a beautiful 1.5-mile walk along Lake Chauncy to promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. REGISTER HERE 10:00am-11:00am Registration & Pre-Walk Festivities 11:00am-1:00pm Walk & Post-Walk Festivities The MDSC is the leading organization in Massachusetts for providing information, networking opportunities, and advocacy for and about Down […]
MDSC 15th Annual Educators Forum for Supporting Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities November 7, 2019, College of the Holy Cross – Hogan Conference Center, Worcester, MA The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress recognizes that supporting students with complex learning profiles requires training and professional support for teachers and administrators. This year’s conference is designed to […]