DOWN SYNDROME
We must always remember to never limit our children...
"Your attitude can be my disability".
What you will find on this page:
Activities and Information referral sites specific to Down Syndrome
Gettin' DOWN of Central Wisconsin DSAW of Central Wisconsin Safety Resources World Down Syndrome Day. Down Syndrome Footprint Foundation College bound
National Down Syndrome Congress Fox Valley DOWN Syndrome group
Fox Valley Sibling Support Network- Wisconsin Upside Down Calendars
Please check PIER Calendar Tab for more inclusive opportunities!
Check out the Down Syndrome website:
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Check out other tabs on the PIER website to link you into information on: Resources - Main Contacts for families to go to for information and resources: PIER Calendar - Listing of trainings /conferences/activities Watch: Just Like You – Down Syndrome www.justlikeyou-downsyndrome.org Watch - Enjoy - Share! |
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Gettin' DOWN of Central Wisconsin http://www.gettindowncentralwi.org
gettindowncentralwisconsin@gmail.com 715-544-7892 We are : A growing family network started by parents of children and adults touched by Down syndrome. What we do : (Our Mission) Our goal is to educate and bring families and the community together to learn acceptance and communicate knowledge. We make new friends, while providing support, sharing resources and information . Where we do it : We currently have members in the following locations all over the Central Wisconsin Area not limited to, but including:
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Ruby's Rainbow: Scholarships for Students with Down Syndrome
Individuals age 18 or older with Down syndrome who would like to enroll in a higher education or enrichment class or program that will enhance their life through employment, independent living or life skills, or interests in any other areas can apply for scholarships of $2,500-$4,000 through Ruby's Rainbow. http://www.rubysrainbow.org/index.html ------------------------------------ One of DSAW-Fox Cities newest grant opportunities is the Adoption Grant. If you know of a family who is planning to adopt a child with Down syndrome, please share the link with them. Full details can be found at this link: http://www.dsawfoxcities.org/adoption-grant.html ------------------------------------ National Down Syndrome Society www.ndss.org The National Down Syndrome Society is the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion ... ------------------------------------------- Do you have Safety Issues for your individual with DOWN Syndrome? http://www.safetytat.com/ - Safety tattoo Check out Project Lifesaver Tab on the PIER Web site - radio signal tracking device Consider a "RED" dog tag - like the "Army guys" have. Try as a "shoe string" tag, or zipper tag? Medic Alert - Local pharmacy - some jewelers * Just type in Medic Alert into search engine - for many options! Be inventive as many of our children will not allow "necklace". How about around an ankle? Wallet ID? Understand your personal situation and investigating what works for you.... Safety first! |
ResourcesThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services has published Numbered Memo 2018-01, "Children's Long-Term Support Programs: Revised Policy for Serving Children From the Wait List." https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dltc/memos/2018-01.pdf
Peer Sensitivity Training What is Peer Sensitivity Training?
Down Syndrome Footprint Foundation The Down Syndrome Footprint Society of Chippewa Falls provides disability awareness programs, parenting materials, and a scholarship program for people with Downs Syndrome and other special needs. http://downsyndromefootprint.org/index.html National Down Syndrome Congress "We're more alike than we are different." http://www.ndsccenter.org/morealike/flash/ College bound - www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6M8FpIFCnw College may not be attainable to everyone but it may be attainable for some. Fox Valley DOWN Syndrome group Blog: www.dsawfoxcities.blogspot.com/ Website: www.dsawfoxcities.org Facebook group: Down Syndrome Association Wisconsin Fox Cities Connection Fox Valley Sibling Support Network- www.fvssn.org. Wisconsin Upside Down www.wiusd.org Calendars -------------------------------- Down Syndrome Basketball Player Inspires Tennessee Team http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines /2012/02/down-syndrome-basketball-player-inspires-tennessee-team/ 
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You are encouraged to confirm all information with other sources and a physician. If you have health concerns, please call or see a qualified health care provider without delay. .
We do not endorse any treatments, providers, or product information in this site.
As with any program - we strongly encourage you to thoroughly check out references.