Education

 Workshops and Seminars

DSAA sponsors and hosts conferences featuring speakers and information related to Down syndrome. Past topics include research, advocacy, medical needs, adolescence and puberty, and education strategies.

DSAA also hosts regular webinars and workshops covering a variety of topics of interest. Topics include:

  • Katie Beckett Waiver (Medicaid deeming waiver for children)

  • NOW and COMP waivers (adult service waivers)

  • Potty training

  • Post-education options for adults

  • Navigating the IEP process

New parent seminars for parents of babies with Down syndrome are offered by invitation and are held periodically throughout the year.

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  • IEP Toolkit

    Created by Gretchen H. Carroll, MA, of the Jane and Richard Thomas Center for Down Syndrome Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, this IEP toolkit is designed to help families of children with Down syndrome become knowledgeable, prepared, and empowered partners in the IEP process.

    Download IEP Toolkit

  • Educator Outreach

    This initiative provides information and support to school personnel who work with students with Down syndrome. DSAA welcomes educators to be DSAA Education Liaisons to serve as representatives for their school system as well as a liaison between DSAA and local schools. Liaisons can request someone from the DSAA speakers bureau to speak to their school and receive other supports as needed.

    Anyone who is employed by a school system and working with students who have Down syndrome is welcome to become an Education Liaison.

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