“No voice is too soft when that voice speaks for others.” ― Janna Cachola. As advocates for people with intellectual disabilities, we were deeply disturbed to learn of the abuse of a young man with Down syndrome by fellow students…
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Thank you for Supporting DSI on Giving Tuesday
Facebook will match donations given on 12/3! Thank you so much for your support on Giving Tuesday. Together you raised almost $4,000. That means we only need to raise $1,000 more to meet our year-end goal. Your support this year…
Join Down Syndrome Indiana for a Tour of the Statehouse on Saturday, December 7th.
Join Down Syndrome Indiana for a tour of the Statehouse on Saturday, December 7th. Meet at Down Syndrome Indiana at 9:30am. We will carpool to the Indiana Statehouse and take a tour. We will then have lunch, courtesy of DSI…
Volunteer Spotlight: Gisselle Reyes
What do you love about volunteering? There are many things I love about volunteering at DSI. So far, I have made new friends and contacts, I love being part of a wonderful team here at DSI. I’ve certainly increased my…
Introducing Public Policy 101
DSI is introducing Public Policy 101. Public Policy 101 is a series of workshops, which cover a variety of basic topics related to preparing participants to take action on public policy issues. The training will include such topics as: How…
List of Businesses that Employ People with Down syndrome
Let’s celebrate those businesses that employ individuals with Down syndrome. Below is a list of businesses that employ an individual with Down syndrome. If you know of a business that is not listed, please let me know at Lisa@dsindiana.org... Applebee’s…
Thank you DSI Volunteers
Thank you to the volunteers who gave over 557 hours of their time to DSI in September! Monique Biasizzo, Ben Buechler, Jen Buechler, Will Buechler, Stephanie Carlisle, Maria Castillo, Cathedral High School, Christ the King, Cindy Cobb, Brenda Copass-Israels, Vicki…
National Down syndrome Awareness Month Celebration at IKEA Fishers
Join us for fun, as we celebrate National Down syndrome Awareness Month on Friday, October 18th from 6pm to 8pm at IKEA Fishers. For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ikea-fishers-celebrates-national-down-syndrome-month-tickets-72421728339.
What Information Can I Share With My Child’s New Teacher?
The school year is just beginning for many children! Now is the time to prepare to start your child out on the right foot. But what resources can you share with your child’s teacher? Consider sharing these: Person First Language…
Share your Thoughts on Waiver Re-design
The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services, Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is engaged in a two-year process to redesign Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid waivers for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Throughout this process, the Division has built in opportunities…