ACTION NEEDED: TELL OUR SENATORS TO INCLUDE HCBS FUNDING IN COVID-19 RELIEF BILLS NOW! By: The National Down Syndrome Congress Policy and Advocacy Team Link to NDSC Action Alert Here: https://ndsccenter.salsalabs.org/includehcbsfundingcovid19/index.html.Please ask your Senator TODAY to include increased HCBS funding…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
Down Syndrome Indiana’s number one concern is the safety and health of the families we serve. Down Syndrome Indiana is committed to following the recommendations of health officials. As a result, DSI has made the decision to take precautionary measures…
We decided to make a YouTube video about World Down Syndrome Day to share with classmates during this e-learning time. You are welcome to send the video to your child's teacher for them to share on Friday. Disclaimers: 1. We…
We’ve all heard educator talking about “the gap”. The gap is real. There is a gap between our kids and their typically developing peers. And as our kids get older, that gap widens. Once I had a teacher tell me that my kiddo…
During the month of March, you can donate $10 to the Lucky Mama Project and provide this awesome onesie for a new family! The onesie will be included in our Lucky Mama Welcome Bag! To learn more about the…
