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Adaptive Technology
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Products, devices, or equipment, that is used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Products, devices, or equipment, that is used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Adoption
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Almost 200 families are on a waiting list to adopt a child with Down syndrome in the United States at any given time.
Almost 200 families are on a waiting list to adopt a child with Down syndrome in the United States at any given time.
Advocacy
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All of us have the right to be respected as valued members of society with our own level of independence, self determination, and sense of belonging in the community.
All of us have the right to be respected as valued members of society with our own level of independence, self determination, and sense of belonging in the community.
The Arts and Entertainment
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Talented painters, actors, musicians, poets who happen to have developmental disabilities share their talents, vision of joy, peace, compassion , unconditional love, friendship and beauty.
Talented painters, actors, musicians, poets who happen to have developmental disabilities share their talents, vision of joy, peace, compassion , unconditional love, friendship and beauty.
Blogs and Web Sites
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Organizations, Blogs and resources only available as a web site.
Organizations, Blogs and resources only available as a web site.
Books and Videos
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A selection of books and other media about Down syndrome and disabilities that we have found helpful.
A selection of books and other media about Down syndrome and disabilities that we have found helpful.
Businesses, Employment and Vocational Training
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Business and Employers that support individuals with intellectual disabilities, supported employment and vocational training resources.
Business and Employers that support individuals with intellectual disabilities, supported employment and vocational training resources.
Education and Learning
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Resources for improving education and learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.
Resources for improving education and learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.
Federal, State and Local Government
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Federal, State and Local government resources to help individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Federal, State and Local government resources to help individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Financial and Legal
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Special Needs Trusts, Estate planning and Legal resources.
Special Needs Trusts, Estate planning and Legal resources.
International
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Organizations that are outside of the USA or have a worldwide presence.
Organizations that are outside of the USA or have a worldwide presence.
Medical and Health
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Medical resources for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and professionals.
Medical resources for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and professionals.
New Parents
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Expectant and new parents, their families and friends will be particularly interested in this information.
Expectant and new parents, their families and friends will be particularly interested in this information.
Religion and Spirtuality
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Reaching out to enrich the spiritual lives of people with developmental disabilities
Reaching out to enrich the spiritual lives of people with developmental disabilities
Research
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Research helps to understand and improve cognitive abilities in people with Down syndrome
Research helps to understand and improve cognitive abilities in people with Down syndrome
Service Providers
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Service providers support individuals independence and dignity through home based services, community living arrangements, work and recreation options, and support services.
Service providers support individuals independence and dignity through home based services, community living arrangements, work and recreation options, and support services.
Sibling Support
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Information for individuals who have brothers and sisters with special needs.
Information for individuals who have brothers and sisters with special needs.
Speakers - Consulting and Training
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Individuals and organizations that provide consulting services,public speaking, training and seminars. focused on physical and intellectual disabilities.
Individuals and organizations that provide consulting services,public speaking, training and seminars. focused on physical and intellectual disabilities.
Sports - Fitness and Recreation
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Sports activities, recreation, socialization and camping for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Sports activities, recreation, socialization and camping for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Support Groups
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Start here to find a local or national Down syndrome support group.
Start here to find a local or national Down syndrome support group.
Toys
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Toys that provide an enjoyable sensory experience, teach balance and coordination, enhance motor development or just simply entertain make great toys for any child.
Toys that provide an enjoyable sensory experience, teach balance and coordination, enhance motor development or just simply entertain make great toys for any child.
