In December 2020, the CDC officially categorized people with Down syndrome as “high risk” for COVID-19, meaning that they have a higher likelihood of having more severe symptoms and sadly death. A few studies on COVID-19 underscore the risk to…
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Important Vaccine Update for Individuals with Down syndrome
The Indiana Department of Health is now in phase 1B, which includes Indiana’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals with Down syndrome (ages 16+). You will be receiving a letter via email and postal service inviting individuals with Down syndrome to…
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Parents and Caregivers want to be Protected Also
People with Down syndrome, ages 16 and over are able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine once they receive their unique link to register for the vaccine but let’s keep the advocacy going for parents and direct caregivers. If you’d like…
Get to Know: Taylor Heaton
How long have you been volunteering at DSI? This will be my first year volunteering at DSI! What do you love about volunteering? I love the sense of community and helping people. I grew up in a very small town…
2021 Program Guide Available
Down Syndrome Indiana has a wide variety of programs for you and your loved ones. To view a complete listing of our programs, download this year’s program guide by clicking on the link below. 2021_Program Guide w social media
Let’s talk about school starting…
Most of our districts have started to share their plans for reopening this fall and many parents of students who receive Special Education Services are starting to worry. You may be worrying about things like: My child can't/won't wear a…
Get to Know: Chelsea Agbayani
Down Syndrome Indiana would like to take a moment to recognize and thank Chelsea Agbayani for her service to Down Syndrome Indiana. She is currently serving as the Summer Intern and we are so pleased to have her with us!…
We are Here for You
On behalf of Down Syndrome Indiana staff, board of directors and community group leaders. We want to thank you for your continued support during this time. We want you to know that we are working on ways to come back…
Preparing for a COVID Emergency
As the pandemic has worsened, a number of adults with disabilities and their families have been concerned that 1) health care providers could deny treatment such as ventilators to people with significant disabilities and medical histories, and 2) concerned that…
Get to Know: Brenda Copass-Israels
How long have you been volunteering at DSI? 6 years What do you love about volunteering? I love volunteering for DSI because I love the individuals I serve. Through this organization I have made many new friends, gained a…