Moving on from high school is a major transition for any student, but for students with special needs and their families, It can be doubly complicated, because every step needs to be carefully planned. The student needs to be supported not only in making changes, but in processing the meaning of those changes. It can add both stress and excitement …
October 24, 2019 Today is October 24th and we are nearing the end of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. With “awareness,” as it is with many things, the devil is in the details. Are we raising awareness of what Down syndrome means as a medical diagnosis? Are we raising awareness of the potential of individuals who live with Down syndrome? Or, …
April 24, 2018 Welcome to the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut’s new blog space! We will be using this space to share information and ideas about making your way in the world while living with Down syndrome. For the last 32 years, we were known as the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress (CDSC). Founded by a compassionate physician and concerned parents, …
If you care about the future for people with Down syndrome, we need your advocacy NOW. Here’s why: Medicaid funding is critical to families in our community and it is being threatened. When we say Medicaid, we are not just talking about paying for doctor’s visits. We are also talking about critical support services throughout the lifespan — behavioral supports, …
Mark your calendars for a Ceremony at Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven on National Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2017. There will be a special ceremony where Mayor Tony Harp of New Haven will deliver a personal proclamation to Artist Bruce Gillespie. There will be a special event including the ceremony, more details to come soon. Artist Bruce …
Wed. October 5, 2016 Forum: 3:00-6:00 p.m. Reception: 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Light refreshments to be provided at the reception) Four Points Sheraton 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden, CT Diane Smith Forum Moderator A New York Times bestselling author, Emmy award winning journalist, documentary producer and speaker, Diane Smith is a media veteran. Diane has been on the air in CT for more …
CDSC Members from around the state are welcome to attend — you do not need to be a member of 21 Strong. The more the merrier — but please remember to RSVP.
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