Down Syndrome Innovations

We are thrilled to share that last night, we were awarded TWO Silver Philly Awards from Nonprofit Connect ?? This is the third year in a row that we have submitted our work and earned an award! This year, we submitted two (in-house) projects and won an award for both: in the Short Video Category for our stewardship video, "Your Generosity CHANGES LIVES! Thank You!" (watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gvCSFGJk) AND in the Identity Campaign Category for our video from our Mission Moment Campaign: "Making Progress! Adriel's Story." (watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gKQMx2bY) ???? Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you for the work that you do to share the stories of #NonprofitOrganizations in our #KansasCity region, who are #MakingAdifference ?? #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact #MissionDriven #PhillysKC #3peatPhillysKC

DON'T MISS this very important educational workshop on Thursday, Dec. 12th! It's a great professional development opportunity for counselors, therapists, and all direct service professionals who serve families with loved ones who have an intellectual and developmental disabilities of any age! RSVP for this FREE/GRANT FUNDED opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/gamiBpUu thanks to Children's Services Fund of Jackson County, eitas, and Johnson County Mental Health Center! Learn strategies to ensure your loved one, or the people you serve, are living their best lives. Megan DeBoom, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Lisa Lind, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will demonstrate strategies for healthy coping and emotional regulation that can be used by members of your family and service providers on your team. You will walk away with visual supports and ideas that you can implement right away to ensure that you, the ones you love, and the ones you serve, are equipped to manage stress and navigate the challenges of everyday life. Instruction is relevant for supporters of individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities of all ages and stages. #MissionDriven #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact #IDDMentalHealth

Happy Halloween from the participants of our Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Program! ??

Congratulations to our innovative and passionate team! Our Lifespan Framework is the foundation of everything we do, so we may provide a lifetime of support for a life full of opportunities! #MissionDriven #ChangingLives #LifespanPartnerForPeopleWithDownSyndrome #DownSyndromeInnovations

During #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth we celebrated this important month with our *Virtual* Teen and Adult Social Groups (FREE groups, funded by donors)! Here's what they had to say about their own experience of having #DownSyndrome ???? We couldn't have said it better! To learn more/participate in our *Virtual* Social Groups, visit: --> Teens (12 - 18): https://lnkd.in/ghWGMDfb --> Adults 18 & older: https://lnkd.in/gsBdcx3f #LifespanPartnerForPeopleWithDownSyndrome #MissionDriven #ChangingLives

In honor of #ThankfulThursday, we want to recognize and thank EVERYONE who made our #KansasCity #StepUpForDownSyndromeWalk such a success!! ?????? Every team, donor, sponsor, community partner, and volunteer joined together in support of this very important day and helped us raise over $260,000 in support of our mission and the families we serve! THANK YOU!!! ?? #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact #GenerosityChangesLives #LifespanPartnerForPeopleWithDownSyndrome #MissionDriven #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth

It's #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth ???? As the life expectancy of people with Down syndrome has increased over the last few decades, there are some unfortunate challenges associated with aging for our community – including Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease impacts close to 90% of people with Down syndrome, with the average age of diagnosis around 50 years of age (according to research by KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center/KU ADRC). ?? This is why we've partnered with KU ADRC, an NIH Center of Excellence, to spread the word about the clinical programs, research studies, and clinical trials they have available specifically for people with Down syndrome. Learn more here: https://kuadrc.org/DSI ?? We are also co-hosting a Caregiver Education Seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 29th, at our office! Attendees will learn about the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome, including the reasons why they are at such a high risk. Additionally, we will discuss current and future treatment options. Followed by a Q & A session. Be sure to register here: https://lnkd.in/g2xdbu64 before spots fill up! ? #MissionDriven #TogetherWeChangeLives #KnowledgeIsPower #FindACureForAlzheimers

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It's STEP UP WALK DAY in Kansas City!!!! ?????? We want to take a moment to THANK EVERYONE who has STEPPED UP for our community and our mission! Without all of you, we wouldn't be able to provide accessible and life-changing services and support to the families we serve! It's days like today that we truly celebrate everyone on this journey with us, because #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact ??

Saturday is our 30th Annual #StepUpForDownSyndrome Walk in #KansasCity ?????? Our friend Peter, a participant of our ACE Academy and Employment Services, is excited to STEP UP this year! Will you join him and the movement to help us provide life-changing services and support to people with Down syndrome of ALL ages?! Register here: https://stepupwalk.org/ until 5 pm on tomorrow, Oct. 4th, or make a gift here: https://lnkd.in/gJK8Pbwk ? #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact #PhilanthropyChangesLives #LifespanPartnerForPeopleWithDownSyndrome #MissionDriven