National DS Congress @NDSC
The leading resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome, from the moment of a diagnosis through adulthood. ndsccenter.org Atlanta, GA USA Joined December 2009-
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Join Down Syndrome-Autism Connection in this free webinar on April 18 at 8pm EST hosted by NDSC. This webinar will look at DS-ASD, statistics, behaviors, the importance of getting an evaluation, building a support network, and share resources bit.ly/3TBJ6JZ
ANNOUNCING Jason Rogers as a 2024 NDSC Convention Keynote Speaker. As Coordinator of Workplace Readiness & Inclusion, he works to help companies become inclusive, works at Chattanooga Christian School as a Teacher Assistant and holds a Certificate from Lipscomb U’s IDEAL Program
This year's winner of the NDSC Employer of the Year Award is the University of Kansas (KU) Health Systems in Kansas City, Kansas. Jeff Novorr, Vice President of Hospitality Services, will be accepting the award! @KUHospital
Sandy and Kellyn Donahoe say, "Advocacy Training Boot Camp is a mini-conference on how to make the most of your time with elected officials at all levels. If you want to make systems change, go to boot camp at the NDSC Convention." Learn more at bit.ly/3V3H9qX
Did you know it's #ABLEtoSavemonth? Check out the ABLE National Resource Center web page for information on how ABLE accounts can benefit individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities. bit.ly/4aVC6xH?utm_co…
Over the next several weeks, we will be introducing our 2024 NDSC Award Winners. Today, we are pleased to share that the winner of the NDSC Education Award is Dr. Stacy Taylor! Dr. Taylor is the Clinical Director and owner of Advance Behavior & Learning in Florida.
📚 Calling all college students with Down syndrome! Ruby's Rainbow is here to support your dreams of higher education and independence. Apply for a Ruby's Rainbow scholarship before the April 15th deadline at rubysrainbow.org/apply 🌟 #collegescholarships #rubysrainbow
ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities reach their financial goals. Register for these #ABLEtoSave month webinars from @theABLENRC at April 16 bit.ly/ABLE416 April 25, bit.ly/ABLE425
PRESS RELEASE: The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) is pleased to announce this year's 2024 Award Winners. To learn more about this year's award winners, please visit ndsccenter.org/national-down-…
Join DS-Autism Connection in this free webinar on April 18 hosted by NDSC. This webinar will look at what we know about DS-ASD, statistics, deeper look at behaviors, getting an evaluation, building a support network, sharing resources throughout the years. bit.ly/3TBJ6JZ?utm_co…
Are you passionate about advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome? Join us for the next NDAC call on April 10. Not a member? Join NDAC today and be a part creating positive change. bit.ly/3Xt8wKa #NDAC #Downsyndrome #Advocacy
Advocacy Training Boot Camp is free with NDSC Convention Registration. Be sure to RSVP when you register. NDAC Member Petra Mark why you should participate. Find more information at bit.ly/3V3H9qX youtu.be/LKPlQx6DElU?si…
🌈❤️ Such a powerful moment watching Jessie Smart kick off the Down Syndrome Advocacy Day at the Mississippi State Capitol last month. ##Downsyndrome #Advocacy #AdvocacyWins #MSDAC #NDAC #NDSC #InclusionMatters #SelfAdvocate youtu.be/gx2SEKI7OsI?si…
🌎✉️ We are looking for self-advocates from 13 states to join the National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition (NDAC). Apply now and be a voice for change! 🌟bit.ly/3Xt8wKa #WeAreBetterTogether
The NDSC Convention needs YOU as a Volunteer. We can accommodate large church & company groups that want to volunteer. Contact [email protected]. The Convention will be held July 25 -28 in Phoenix, AZ at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. bit.ly/48EWu4i
Mark Your Calendars for a Post Convention Event, Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 1:10 PM Come out to enjoy the D-backs baseball indoors in air-conditioned Chase Field. It is Down Syndrome Awareness Day at the Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game, Transportation on your own.
NDSC is pleased that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is reforming how it recovers overpayments of benefits following an outcry over policies that drove some of the most vulnerable Americans into financial distress. bit.ly/4adWWs2?utm_co…
In the Spring Issue of the ABLE National Resource Center's AchievABLE, learn about upcoming webinars, get answers to the top three most asked ABLE questions, meet ANRC ABLE Ambassador and NDAC Member Rachel Mast, and more! Check out this issue at ablenrc.org/spring-2024-ac…
NDSC applauds this recent action by the Social Security Administration. Benefit recipients will no longer see their cash payments reduced if they are provided with food by those in their households. bit.ly/3TG7vx2?utm_co…
Don't miss out on our upcoming NDAC call on April 10 featuring Kyle's Story by Kyle Stumpf and his dad Bill. Learn about Kyle’s journey from sheltered workshop to competitive integrated employment and how you can be a part of the change. Apply online at bit.ly/3Xt8wKa
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