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
Down Syndrome Innovations
非盈利组织
Mission，Kansas 986 位关注者
A Lifetime of Support for a Life Full of Opportunities. (Formerly Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City)
关于我们
MISSION: Our life-changing support and services enable people with Down syndrome to live to their fullest potential. VISION: We serve as the expert resource and lead community mobilizer, sharing knowledge and creating solutions for people with Down syndrome.
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https://kcdsi.org/
Down Syndrome Innovations的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Mission，Kansas
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1984
- 领域
- Disability Employment、Disability Inclusion、Employment、Early childhood、Transition、Life skills、Down syndrome、Events和Qualified Employees
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5916 Dearborn St
US，Kansas，Mission，66202
Down Syndrome Innovations员工
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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
It was a proud moment representing our multidisciplinary team from Down Syndrome Innovations at the CSWE national conference in a poster presentation about our Lifespan Services Framework. Thank you, Bonni Goodwin, PhD, LCSW and Christina Miller, from the University of Oklahoma - Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work for collaborating on this publication and especially for seeing the value and application of our framework to many populations across our nation. Special thanks to my colleague, Megan DeBoom, for co-authoring this framework and initially bringing it to life in practice with such artfulness and intention. #evidencebasedpractice #developmentaldisabilities #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact
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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
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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
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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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The first-ever KCDD SPEAK (Self Advocates Promoting Empowerment and Access in Kansas) Up! Conference was an incredible success! Self-advocates from across Kansas came together to dive into the essentials of advocacy, build powerful advocacy toolkits, and learn effective strategies for communicating with legislators. Thank you to all of our AMAZING speakers: Kayla McKeon from National Down Syndrome Society Kelly Israel from National Coalition for Accessible Voting Julie E. Hocker, MBA former US Commissioner on Disability Colin Olenick from SELF ADVOCATE COALITION OF KANSAS INCORPORATED Robert Ludke from The Harkin Institute Austin Hanson, Paralympic athlete and KCDD Council Member Tate Kernell, AI Expert and Sibling Advocate Rep Susan Ruiz Rep Stephanie Clayton Rep Laura Williams We’re also grateful to The Golden Scoop, Special Olympics Kansas, Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) and Smart Steps for their support. A special shoutout to Down Syndrome Innovations for graciously providing the space for this incredible gathering!
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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 ??
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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
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October 1st is the start of #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth ???? In order to create understanding, we have to grow awareness! Here is an interesting fact: researchers know that #DownSyndrome is caused by an extra chromosome, but no one knows for sure why it occurs or how many different factors play a role. One factor that is known to increase the risk for having a baby with Down syndrome is the mother’s age. Be sure to share this video to build awareness and watch for more facts throughout the month! To learn more, you can also visit our Awareness page on our website: https://lnkd.in/gR-Fade4 ? #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention