Category Archives: Advocacy

Coffee shop benefiting Winston-Salem/Forsyth students in the works | Local News | journalnow.com

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Source: Coffee shop benefiting Winston-Salem/Forsyth students in the works | Local News | journalnow.com

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New Tax Law Makes Changes to ABLE Accounts | SpecialNeedsAnswers

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Source: New Tax Law Makes Changes to ABLE Accounts | SpecialNeedsAnswers

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Trump Administration Rescinds Special Ed Guidance – Disability Scoop

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Source: Trump Administration Rescinds Special Ed Guidance – Disability Scoop

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Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Releases Guidance on ABLE Accounts | ABLE National Resource Center

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Source: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Releases Guidance on ABLE Accounts | ABLE National Resource Center

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Dancer with Down syndrome picked to compete in Minnesota Miss USA pageant – TODAY.com

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Source: Dancer with Down syndrome picked to compete in Minnesota Miss USA pageant – TODAY.com

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12-year-old boy with Down syndrome and mom run cupcake shop – ABC News

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Source: 12-year-old boy with Down syndrome and mom run cupcake shop – ABC News

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Collapse Of Health Care Bill Leaves Medicaid Unscathed – Disability Scoop

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Source: Collapse Of Health Care Bill Leaves Medicaid Unscathed – Disability Scoop

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Counting Down to the 3-2-1 Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome – March 25, Forsyth Family Magazine

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network
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Why You Should Care About Looming Medicaid Cuts | The Huffington Post

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Source: Why You Should Care About Looming Medicaid Cuts | The Huffington Post

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Down Syndrome No Barrier For Firefighter – Disability Scoop

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

Not everyone was immediately on board when Jason Eagan, who has Down syndrome, said he wanted to become a firefighter. But with persistence, he found his place. Source: Down Syndrome No Barrier For Firefighter – Disability Scoop

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