Category Archives: Social Activities

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

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

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

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Parents, Nonprofits Unite To Create More Inclusive Playgrounds – Disability Scoop

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A&E’s Born This Way Season Two Sneak Peek

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Watch Born This Way Season 2 Online | A&E

Season 2 of Born This Way returns on July 26th. Born This Way is a reality show that features a cast of diverse young adults navigating the world around them. What makes this series different from other reality shows is that all the … Continue reading

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‘Bachelor Pad’ Offers Independence For Men With Down Syndrome – Disability Scoop

Facing a waiting list 12,000 deep to get their adult children into a state certified group home, the parents of seven young men with Down syndrome decided to create their own. Source: ‘Bachelor Pad’ Offers Independence For Men With Down … Continue reading

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Team manager with Down syndrome sinks game-ending 3-pointer against brother’s team – TODAY.com

Player-manager Robert Lewis sunk a game-ending 3-pointer to cap-off his career at Franklin Road Academy. Source: Team manager with Down syndrome sinks game-ending 3-pointer against brother’s team – TODAY.com

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Water Park In The Works For Those With Special Needs – Disability Scoop

Five years after establishing the world’s first fully-accessible theme park, construction is underway on a water park where every attraction promises to be disability-friendly. Source: Water Park In The Works For Those With Special Needs – Disability Scoop

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Udio | Center for Emerging Technology and Students with Disabilities

Source: Udio | Center for Emerging Technology and Students with Disabilities NDSC is providing input on the development of this networked UDL reading environment, regarding usability for students with intellectual disabilities. In addition to working on reading skills, it will … Continue reading

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Lewisville church gives special needs worshippers opportunity to be themselves – Winston-Salem Journal: News

Lewisville church gives special needs worshippers opportunity to be themselves – Winston-Salem Journal: News.

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