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Julie Messina

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Entries by Julie Messina

Advocacy, Education

FREE Webinar – IEP Development: Considerations for Effective Advocacy

From LPB, “Maureen Blazejewski, M.Ed., one of our educational consultants, who also serves as Director of Education of the MDSC will be hosting a free webinar next Wed, May 25 at 12:00 PM EST – IEP Development: Considerations for Effective Advocacy Coming together with your child’s team each year can be both exciting and stressful […]

May 17, 2016/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Advocacy, Education, Our Blog

Join Us on May 18 for 2016 MDSC Down Syndrome Advocacy Day

P.C.: flickr Join us on Wednesday, May 18 at the MA State House where we will be advocating for two bills together with the MDSC to ensure that all people with Down syndrome have opportunities to lead meaningful fulfilling lives in the community. This free event includes lunch and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend […]

May 16, 2016/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Health, Our Blog

iCan Bike Camp – Groton, MA over April school vacation week

Does your child want to learn to ride a bike? Sign up for iCan Bike Camp from April 18-22 at Lawrence Academy in Groton. The camp is a five day program that provides the supports and equipment for individuals ages 8 and older to learn to ride a bicycle. Trained staff help individuals learn to […]

March 20, 2016/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Education, Our Blog

Camp Sunshine – April 17-22, 2016

Families of children with Down syndrome and leukemia (where-ever you may be in your treatment journey), you are cordially invited to apply to attend CAMP SUNSHINE from April 17-22, 2016 During this special oncology session families of children with Down syndrome and leukemia are encouraged to apply. Please consider joining us for an amazing opportunity […]

March 7, 2016/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Education, In the Media

Learning Program Online – Registration Closing Soon

From The Learning Program Online: Registration is closing for LP Online! Offered by our affiliate-partner, the Down Syndrome Foundation (Orange County, CA) this series of 10 online workshops is for parents/caregivers and educators of elemtary-aged students with Down syndrome. LP Online is the webinar equivalent of our Learning Program parent sessions. Registration is currently open […]

September 9, 2015/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Education, In the Media

Learning Program Boston – Registration Open for Early Education Workshops

From Learning Program Boston: Registration is now open for our 2015-2016 Early Education workshop series. Held on Wednesday evenings at the MDSC’s Burlington offices, this six-part series is for families of kids with Down syndrome (DS) between the ages of 3-5 years who are just beginning to show an interest in letters and numbers. Please […]

August 27, 2015/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Advocacy, In the Media

A Grant from Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress

From Learning Program Boston: We’re pleased to share that we have received a grant from the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) to support the Learning Program as we enter our 2015-2016 academic year. Their continued support helps make tuition affordable and allows us to provide scholarships to families in need. Thank you, MDSC! www.mdsc.org

August 18, 2015/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Health, Our Blog

Tips for Kids to Overcome 50 Common Social Challenges

One of our speakers at our Peer Project this year was Nadine Briggs, Director of Simply Social Kids, which helps kids with mild to moderate social difficulties overcome their challenges and navigate social situations. We love her book, written for kids – provides 10 steps for each of 50 common social challenges kids are likely […]

May 7, 2015/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Advocacy, Our Blog

Cure for Down Syndrome or Celebration of Chromosomal Diversity?

As some of you may know, back in July 2013 scientists at UMass Medical School made a big discovery. They learned that a naturally occurring X chromosome “off-switch” could neutralize the extra chromosome responsible for Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome.[i] The approach used by Dr. Jeanne Lawrence was inspired by the natural process that […]

February 28, 2015/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
Advocacy, Our Blog

Reflections on Down Syndrome

Since October is Down syndrome Awareness Month, I thought I would dig into some critical statistics in this community to understand what’s behind the numbers. Much has been said and written in the popular American press about the 90% plus termination  rate when a pregnancy receives a definitive pre-natal diagnosis of Down syndrome.  Diverse sources […]

October 1, 2014/0 Comments/by Julie Messina
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