This year’s National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) convention was held on July 21-24 in Orlando, Florida, and I was eager to see what new and emerging trends I would find. The disabilities world is currently experiencing a wave of public awareness, policy changes, and technology and business innovation. A forum like the NDSC convention is the perfect place to feature some of these changes.
The National Down Syndrome Society held its annual Buddy Walk on DC the week of April 4, 2017. There were about 350 people from 38 states that walked the halls ofCongress, visiting their congressional leaders. CDSPG had 2 families lobbying on behalf of our families, Justin & Kimberly Waszkiewicz, along with baby Nora from Havre de Grace and CDSPG Board member Melissa Silverman and Jay Silverman from Owings Mills.
By Melissa Silverman, self-advocate and CDSPG board member
LiveUp is a great weekend program for adults with Down syndrome. It is about 25 to 30 adults with DS paired with adults, called mentors.
Mailing Address
Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 20127 | Baltimore, MD 21286-0127
CDSPG, Inc., is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 52-1753132
