Resources
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Other Useful Resources and Links:
Down Syndrome Research Treatment Foundation
News about research to improve cognition/development for people with Down syndrome. The mission of DSRTF is to stimulate biomedical research that will accelerate the development of treatments to significantly improve cognition, including memory, learning and speech, for individuals with Down syndrome.
Babycenter Down Syndrome Board
A bulletin board for members to post questions, share stories, get support, etc. The moderator of the group (over 1400 members) is Nancy Iannone, who wrote the Down Syndrome Pregnancy website and ebook.
Information about education related issues. They work to ensure successful education for all children with Down syndrome by advancing understanding of their learning needs, identifying the most effective ways to meet these needs, and by helping their families and teachers to best support their development and education.
News and Commentary on Disability issues (not specific to Down syndrome).
Disability.gov
Disability.gov provides easy access to comprehensive disability-related information and resources.
NCWD/Youth
NCWD/Youth is your source for information about employment and youth with disabilities.
TATRA at Pacer Center
TATRA at Pacer Center focuses on helping families prepare youth with disabilities for employment and independent living.
Disability Scoop
Disability Scoop is the nation’s premier source for developmental disability news. With daily coverage of autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and more, no other news source offers a more timely and comprehensive take on the issues that matter to the developmental disability community.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
ODEP provides national leadership on disability employment policy by developing and influencing the use of disability employment-related policies and practices affecting an increase in the employment of people with disabilities.
National Down Syndrome Congress
The NDSC is a non-profit organization that advocates for individuals with Down Syndrome to provide them with better opportunities and equality.
National Down Syndrome Society
The NDSS is a national organization that is committed to improving the quality of life of all people with Down Syndrome.
National Information Center for Children with Disabilities
This website serves as a central source of information on disabilities, IDEA, no child left behind, etc.