We are the National Down Syndrome Congress, known around the world as NDSC. We are the leading national resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome, from the moment of prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. NDSC is a member-sustained non-profit organization, composed of parents, self-advocates, siblings, grandparents, educators, physicians, therapists, other professionals, friends, and supporters. Our purpose is to promote the interests of people with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, public awareness, and information. Often, a family’s first interaction with the NDSC comes from a phone call as a new or expectant parent. This can begin a lifelong relationship with the NDSC, as our programs and resources are available to individuals with Down syndrome and their families at every step of the way. Our services are available in both English and Spanish.
National Down Syndrome Congress的外部链接
3825 Edwards Rd
1st Floor, Suite 103
US，Ohio，Cincinnati，45209
This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked our community about their WHY… Swipe to see what inspires and drives our community. #NDSC #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawarenessmonth
Thank you to our incredible NDSC staff! We are so thankful for the invaluable work you put into each day, event, project, and interaction with our community. And thank you to our NDSC Board of Directors! We appreciate your dedication and support of our beloved organization. #NDSC #downsyndrome
Thankful for all of our extra chromosomes that bring this community together ?? We would like to extend our gratitude to all members of the Down syndrome community. You are all pivotal in advancing, educating, and advocating for those with Down syndrome and their loved ones. Have a very relaxing holiday! #NDSC #downsyndrome
The U.S. Department of Education released Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments, guidance to help schools and early childhood programs better support students’ behavioral needs. This guidance focuses on evidence-based practices to support students, with or without disabilities, whose behavior interferes with learning, and is part of the Department’s effort to reduce exclusionary discipline. Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/eWEHWXcm The guidance, developed by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), provides educators and families with information, tools, and resources to support the broader use of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and behavioral plans for students with and without disabilities. The guidance describes an FBA, addresses common characteristics of an FBA and behavioral plans, explains how FBAs can inform instructional strategies, identifies guiding principles to support effective development and implementation, highlights federal funding sources for educator training related to FBAs, and provides technical assistance resources to support implementation. The Department will host a webinar on December 3, 2024 at 1pm (ET) to share information about the guidance. Register:?https://lnkd.in/edXGw7mN
We asked NDSC Staff and Board Members why they are thankful for our NDAC members - swipe to see what they had to say. Become an NDAC member: https://bit.ly/3TanDav #NDSC #downsyndrome
NDSC is ecstatic to announce our new Convention Director! ?? Stephanie White will be joining the National Down Syndrome Congress team on December 2, 2024. Stephanie has been serving the disability community for the last 8 years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from East Tennessee State University. She has focused her career on working with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Stephanie’s passion for this community comes from having an older sister with Cerebral Palsy. Stephanie was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and now resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and their dog. In her free time, she loves to read and be outdoors. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to NDSC!
ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your speaker proposals for the 2025 General Conference at the NDSC Convention! Head to https://lnkd.in/en53CegU to review speaker guidelines and submit your proposal. #NDSC #downsyndrome
This week, NDSC Board Member Bradley Carlisle was awarded the 2024 Flame of Hope award at the Georgia State Capitol, presented by Commissioner Kevin Tanner and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The Flame of Hope Award recognizes individuals throughout Georgia who “fan the flames of hope” and further DBHDD’s mission and values. This year, only ten award winners were selected out of 150 nominations from community leaders, board members, staff, affiliated organizations, and providers. Bradley, we are so proud of this incredible accomplishment! You are fantastic, and we are grateful to have you on our team. #NDSC #downsyndrome
SAVE THE DATE ?? We are celebrating 10 years of ABLE! Join us on Dec. 19, 2024 for a special event marking the anniversary of this ground-breaking law. NDSC and our Self-Advocate Council will be hosting a virtual trivia game and dance party! There will be prizes, music, and most importantly - YOU! Stay tuned on social media for more details in the coming days. #NDSC #downsyndrome
Daydreamin’ about our next Convention ?? I’ll be there, will you? Mark your calendars - Registration for our 2025 Convention in Dallas opens on March 11, 2025! Go to https://lnkd.in/en53CegU for all NDSC Convention updates! #NDSC #downsyndrome #NDSC2025Convention