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This is a free webinar and part of our DSDN Day series, with an opportunity to connect live with the speakers tonight. Adaptive Potty Training for Children With Down Syndrome Hosted by Potty Training Expert Allison Jandu & Rockin' Mom Taryn Lagonigro Join us for an inspiring and informative DSDN Day webinar designed for parents of children with Down syndrome. This session introduces an adaptive approach to potty training, offering practical strategies that honor each child’s unique...
This is a free webinar and part of our DSDN Day series, with an opportunity to connect live with the speakers tonight. Building Power Together: Inside NDAC and the Future of Advocacy Hosted by the National Down Syndrome Congress Join Jawanda Mast, NDSC Grassroots Advocacy Manager, for a conversation on building a strong, connected advocacy community through the National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition (NDAC). Featuring self-advocate Jessie Smart, Magaly Diaz (NDSC Multicultural Coordinator),...
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First-In-Kind National Survey Commissioned by Global Down Syndrome Foundation Reveals Barriers & Benefits to Tapping into the Disability Workforce Hotel Business Publication Research White Paper DENVER – April 30, 2026 – A groundbreaking new research report published in Hotel Business reveals that hiring people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) could […]
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Global Down Syndrome Foundation expanding inclusive workforce opportunities worldwide! Denver – April 2026 – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its highly respected GLOBAL Employment Awards. This year, GLOBAL awarded $16,000 in Employment Awards to nine outstanding Down syndrome organizations in the U.S. and internationally, funding innovative […]
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Dr. Nicole Baumer, Director of GLOBAL Affiliate the Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome, recently spoke at the annual Emory Down Syndrome Research & Caregiver Symposium, discussing common neurodevelopmental and behavioral characteristics, skills, and abilities in Down syndrome, and how to apply neurodevelopmental knowledge to address behavior challenges and plan effective interventions. […]
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Nearly eight years ago, Elly Kitaly founded Chadron’s Hope Foundation after the birth of her son, Chadron. What began as a mother searching for information in a system with few resources has grown into a community-based organization providing early intervention services, psychosocial and economic support for mothers, and national awareness around Down syndrome in Tanzania. […]
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Earlier this month, the National Down Syndrome Congress announced that Dr. Nicole Baumer will receive its prestigious Pueschel/Tjossem Research Award at its convention in July in Orlando. Dr. Baumer is the Director of GLOBAL’s Affiliate, the Anna & John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome. The award recognizes, “research that has contributed to more excellent […]
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Arwen Jackson, a speech language pathologist at the Sie Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), along with her colleagues Jennifer Maybee (speech language pathologist) and Jenna Mathews (occupational therapist), were awarded the inaugural Sie Center Pilot Research Grant. The research team will utilize the grant to validate a screening tool that aims to better identify […]
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For Immediate Release: Alex Lee, alee@globaldownsyndrome.org, D: (720) 548-5631 The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Systemic Review Publication Paves the Way for the GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome 2nd Edition DENVER, CO – March 20, 2026 – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is proud to announce that the Agency for Healthcare […]
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