Emergencies and Disasters
Temple University’s Department of Public Health and the Institute on Disabilities are conducting research about emergencies and disasters. Our goal is to help emergency managers
Temple University’s Department of Public Health and the Institute on Disabilities are conducting research about emergencies and disasters. Our goal is to help emergency managers
Welcome to our new website. We are pleased that after a few months of hard work and your patience we have now launched the new delcodsig.org!
Educational Series The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in cooperation with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, attorneys at law, is hosting a
The date has been set! Please join us for another morning of FUN and friendship. We will be in need of Silent Auction items and
SIBLING PAIRS NEEDED FOR ACTING WORKSHOP The Institute on Disabilities is seeking two sibling pairs to help further the development of its play, A Fierce
Today is the 41st anniversary of Roe vs. Wade and the annual march to Washington to oppose the legalization of abortion. You probably won’t hear
Helen and Mark Milligan What was your immediate response in realizing Aidan had Down Syndrome? Mark: I wasn’t prepared for that as a possible outcome,
Our son, Joshua, was born 13 years ago, and little did we know the gift God had given to our family. Josh was born with
We are very excited our Educational Advocacy Program* in partnership with the Arc of Delaware County and we are pleased to provide additional details about
Ellie Bartoli – Lose The Training Wheels Camp My daughter Ellie is 13 years old with Down Syndrome. She has two younger siblings who have
Cheerleading program for girls with Special needs Age: 7-11 What: learning the basics of cheer leading including cheers, motions, jumps, stunts and DANCE. Where:
My pride story spans seven years – actually seven snowy winters. We are a skiing family and one of our goals was to have Nate
Forever Friends is a unique and exciting new inclusive children’s show targeted for kids ages 2-7. It stars Chris Burke, the actor with Down syndrome best know
Brian Taff from ABC News recently published a story on the 6ABC news site that featured Rachel Rhea from Newark High School. Rachel has Down
Here’s an interesting Blog we encourage everyone to visit. Geralyn Arango, a Mom, a Professor, a passionate iPad user, and now a blogger blogging about the innovative
The NDSS has published an updated set of health care guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Down Syndrome Health Care Guidelines follow an
Here is an interesting story concerning the federal government’s hiring policy and especially how it pertains to those with disabilities. Visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/10/14/hiring-people-disabilities to read more about this
The 21 Research Resource Act will expand and intensify Down syndrome programs of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control
The Arc.org, a national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, reported that last week, House Budget
Ronald Nagel, son of Mr. and Mrs Nagel, is featured in this inspiring piece published in the Marple Newtown Patch. The article talks about his
On July 14, 2011 my sister and I joined a group of people from our church to go to help build and fix up houses
My son David Perry is a high school football player. He’s stocky and strong, very social and respected by his peers. David also happens to
Today, I read an interesting blog post about a boy with Down Syndrome and his unexpected revelations to his mother as observed by casual onlookers. Click
A program catered towards the junior (5-12 years of age) age bracket heads into its third season with strong momentum behind it. While a similar
Elwyn Genetic Services is pleased to announce we are now offering Sibshops. Sibshops are workshops created for the siblings of children with special needs. Sibshops
The Creed of Children with Down Syndrome Below is an inspiring poem, penned by an unknown author, that eloquently describes a life long struggle for
KATRINA AND SAMUEL STAFFORD “We were told that he could never learn and had to be trained.” Three years ago Katrina Stafford’s life turned down
