Author Archives: Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

PDSSN’s Next Chapter Book Clubs win a Program of Excellence Award!

The North Carolina Council of Community Programs gave a “Programs of Excellence Award” to the Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network for our Next Chapter Book Clubs at a ceremony yesterday at their state wide conference.  Below is what was read … Continue reading

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NIH establishes Down syndrome patient registry

NIH establishes Down syndrome patient registry.

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What The Shutdown Means For Disability Services – Disability Scoop

What The Shutdown Means For Disability Services – Disability Scoop.

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Check out this great Winston-Salem Journal article about PDSSN’s Next Chapter Book Clubs!

Adults with intellectual dsabilities enjoy their book club – Winston-Salem Journal: Books And Literature.

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Will And Kate Fight Stigma Against Down Syndrome In Beautiful Way

Will And Kate Fight Stigma Against Down Syndrome In Beautiful Way.

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How Down syndrome may help unravel Alzheimers puzzle

How Down syndrome may help unravel Alzheimers puzzle – NBC News.com.

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Scholarships Available for Children with Disabilities

This summer, the North Carolina General Assembly created the new Children with Disabilities Scholarship Grant program to provide school choice options for special needs students in North Carolina. This program replaces and expands the Special Needs Tax Credit program from 2011. The scholarships, … Continue reading

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▶ “DON’T LIMIT ME!”- Powerful message from Megan with Down Syndrome – YouTube

▶ “DON’T LIMIT ME!”- Powerful message from Megan with Down Syndrome – YouTube.

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Feds Reverse Course On Disability Provision Of Affordable Care Act – Disability Scoop

Feds Reverse Course On Disability Provision Of Affordable Care Act – Disability Scoop.

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Governmental Affairs Newsline, Contact Your Legislators to Support ABLE Act

Governmental Affairs Newsline, Contact Your Legislators to Support ABLE Act – dana.pdssn@gmail.com – Gmail.

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