With the Big Ten season of football postponed, what better way to spend you week than competing in the Big Ten DSA Challenge? What: Each week DSACO will be “challenging” another Down Syndrome Association (DSA) to a walking/running competition. The…
Category: Uncategorized
Action Alert: COVID-19 Relief Package
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…
Let’s talk about school starting in August…
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…
COVID-19: Preparing for an 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…
Covid 19 and Down syndrome Resources
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…
World Down Syndrome Day E-Learning Presentation
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…
The Importance of Inclusive Education
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…