Inclusive Early Childhood
My parents have told me many stories about the early days of my childhood. They have six albums of me from the first two years of my life. Mom had a playgroup that met once or twice a week at our apartment. One of the children there was born on the same day as I was and in the same hospital, and his dad was a colleague of my mom’s. The others were children of graduate students who lived close by.
Read MoreThe focus of this blog is an interview with Charlotte Woodward, a friend of mine and a shining advocate. She is an individual with Down syndrome who shows us all the myth of limitations. She had a challenging beginning and an on going path of amazing accomplishments.
Read MoreOn April 17-19, the National Down Syndrome society is holding an Advocacy conference in partnership with other national Down syndrome organizations, including NDSS Advocacy Partners, the National Down Syndrome Congress, and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. It is important that we will together advocate for legislative priorities that impact the Down syndrome community.
Read MoreDavid Egan has travelled the world as a Special Olympics athlete, advocate and public speaker. Now, the former Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger has written about his life and unique perspective in a book titled More Alike Than Different: My Life with Down Syndrome.
Read MoreWelcome to Milestones, a podcast featuring research and insights into child health and human development. I am your host, Meredith Carlson Daly. October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to celebrate the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 6,000 babies each year are born with Down syndrome in the United States. It is the most common genetic cause of mild to moderate intellectual disability.
Read MoreThe 2021 Special Olympics Michigan Unified Champion Schools Inclusion Champions Summit features keynote speaker and Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger David Egan and an inclusion lesson with Kayla Kuczynski, a student with the Central Michigan University Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute.
Read MoreDavid Egan has travelled the world as a Special Olympics athlete, advocate and public speaker. Now, the former Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger has written about his life and unique perspective in a book titled More Alike Than Different: My Life with Down Syndrome.
Read MoreDavid officially kicks off his book launch for “More Alike Than Different” with The Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia (DSANV). Check out his webinar with DSANV from July 7, 2020!
Read MoreDavid welcomes you to watch his workshop on self-advocacy.
Read MoreIn May 2020, the National Down Syndrome Society held a webinar at the Adult Summit. Listen to David Egan from Source America and Matteo Lieb from NDSS share their knowledge on “Pathways to Inclusive Employment”.
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