Education
Down Syndrome Education International
This organization publishes a wealth of information about the strategies for educating a child with Down syndrome. All of the information is based on research and most of the information can be accessed for free or for a small fee. They have several education programs for reading and math that they have developed as well as iPad apps based on these programs.
This organization publishes a wealth of information about the strategies for educating a child with Down syndrome. All of the information is based on research and most of the information can be accessed for free or for a small fee. They have several education programs for reading and math that they have developed as well as iPad apps based on these programs.
DSNMC Education Resource Guide - For educators and parents
This resource guide was put together by the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County and is a wonderful resource to give to educators that would like an overview of the educational strategies for a child with Down syndrome. The resource guide covers instructional strategies as well as behavioral and inclusion strategies.
This resource guide was put together by the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County and is a wonderful resource to give to educators that would like an overview of the educational strategies for a child with Down syndrome. The resource guide covers instructional strategies as well as behavioral and inclusion strategies.
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Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County's Learning Program
Free reading program developed by a Down syndrome support group in California.
Free reading program developed by a Down syndrome support group in California.
Maryland Disability Law Center
This non-profit organization works to ensure that individuals with disabilities are fully included in every aspect of life - school, work, and community. They offer advocacy and legal guidance services for families.
This non-profit organization works to ensure that individuals with disabilities are fully included in every aspect of life - school, work, and community. They offer advocacy and legal guidance services for families.
Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)
This non-profit organization dedicates its work to the inclusion of children with disabilties in their neighborhood schools. They provide support, guidance and training to schools, teachers and parents to make inclusion more successful.
This non-profit organization dedicates its work to the inclusion of children with disabilties in their neighborhood schools. They provide support, guidance and training to schools, teachers and parents to make inclusion more successful.
Wrightslaw
IDEA 2004 information as well as guidance on 504 plans and IEP planning and implementation are on this website. It is very helpful for families starting the IEP process and/or families who have a specific technical question.
IDEA 2004 information as well as guidance on 504 plans and IEP planning and implementation are on this website. It is very helpful for families starting the IEP process and/or families who have a specific technical question.
Don't limit me
This is an extremely powerful video of a young woman with Down syndrome speaking to educators. She has a very powerful message and gets to the heart of the importance of a meaningful education for individuals with disabilities.
This is an extremely powerful video of a young woman with Down syndrome speaking to educators. She has a very powerful message and gets to the heart of the importance of a meaningful education for individuals with disabilities.
