NOTE: The Parent Discussion will share information about the learning profile and engage in discussion about future literacy programming.

Join us for the DSI Adult Literacy Roundtable Discussion on Wednesday, June 24 from 6:00–8:00 PM via Zoom.

During this interactive discussion, we will share information about the Down syndrome learning profile and how it impacts literacy development. We will also provide an overview of the plans for our upcoming Adult Literacy Program and invite participants to share feedback and ideas on how this program can best support your loved one.

This roundtable is designed to be a collaborative conversation where families can learn, ask questions, and help shape the future of adult literacy programming at Down Syndrome Indiana.

We hope you will join us for this meaningful discussion!

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• This roundtable is designed to be a collaborative conversation where families can learn, ask questions, and help shape the future of adult literacy programming at Down Syndrome Indiana.

Jen Buechler is a wife, mother to five children, photographer, and educator. She is a former teacher, teaching 1st and 2nd grades in fully inclusive classrooms, as well as a former Director/Co-Director of Edgewood Preschool Cooperative.  Jen is one of the founders of 21 Dreams and the 21 Dreams project, a series of books and a platform for raising awareness, acceptance, inclusion, and inspiration about Down syndrome (her youngest child, Lauryn, is the inspiration behind 21 Dreams).

Since Lauryn’s birth, Jen has immersed herself in learning how to best help Lauryn develop to her fullest potential, a potential beyond what is typically “expected” for individuals with an extra 21st chromosome.  She is a passionate advocate for inclusion in all areas, specifically education.  Jen has spent countless hours researching and implementing educational strategies that are most effective in helping children with Down syndrome learn and grow.