From Where Hope Grows: The movie, WHERE HOPE GROWS, is an inspiring story about an unexpected friendship. Staring David DeSanctis who plays a young man with Down syndrome. The DVD comes out August 25, 2015 – for more information and to purchase the DVD, check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/WhereHopeGrows?fref=ts
By Steve Smith | Benchmark Reporter: Madeline Stuart, an Australian model with Down syndrome will be changing the fashion industry soon when she walks the ramp at the most prestigious event of the fashion world this September. This 18 year old model went viral through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. She managed […]
From USAToday.com Young Dodgers slugger Joc Pederson knocked Albert Pujols out of the revamped Home Run Derby last night with a thrilling 12-11 win, but the best moment of their matchup — and the entire derby — didn’t come at the plate. http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/albert-pujols-was-the-real-winner-of-last-nights-home-run-derby?utm_source=fb-CHAMP-ALBERT-PUJOLS&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebook
From AMC Theatres | Partnership with Autism Society We Bring AMC Sensory Friendly Films to Families Affected by Autism on a Monthly Basis to Select Communities. The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound […]
By Brianna Most of my friends have siblings, but almost none of them have one quite like mine. As a sister of a thirteen year old brother with Down syndrome, I often go to friends to tell them a funny story or to vent about a frustrating event that just happened, all revolving around Chris. Despite the times when […]
From Down Syndrome Education International | Register for Free Webinar This online event discusses the development of number skills for children with Down syndrome and introduces DSE’s new See and Learn Numbers apps and resources. See and Learn Numbers is the latest addition to DSE’s teaching resources for children with Down syndrome. Most children with Down […]
From abcnews.go.com Just in time for Father’s Day, a new video celebrates the dads of kids with Down syndrome — and the mutual love between parent and child. The video was created by the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, a research and advocacy group that last year released the viral hit, “Dear Future Mom.” This year, the group decided to […]
From Susan M. Brefach, Ed. D. | Making School Work For Your Child I can hear the sighs of relief everywhere as the school year winds to a close. Parents are exhausted from a year of vigilance and practice, driving and waiting. Teachers have given everything they have to their classes, and hope they are […]
From FOX25 Boston Watch FOX25’s Heather Hegedus at the Down Syndrome Awareness Day held by Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) at the Massachusetts State House on June 4, 2015. Learn more about how you can help lobby for critical funding and policies priorities for people with disabilities.
From Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) If you didn’t make it to our Advocacy Day last week, no worries… To maximize the impact of the hundreds of people on the Hill, we’re making it easy for your to Take Action THIS WEEK to support laws and funding that allow all people with Down syndrome to have […]