Special Education, Resources
DSAMD
Cognitive Connections Executive Function ...

Directed by Kristen Jacobson, Techniques for Success 2019 keynote speaker, this website contains resources and tools to help students with executive functioning skills and more.

Programs, Recreation
David Wizer
Camp Pals

PALS creates immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships.

Resources, Financial
David Wizer
Maryland ABLE

Maryland ABLE accounts are a new way to help individuals with disabilities save money and pay for qualified disability-related expenses without jeopardizing state or federal means-tested benefits such as SSI or Medicaid.

Medical, Resources
DSAMD
Down Syndrome Health Care Guidelines

 A helpful guide that shows which tests and things to test for at what ages. We recommend you print and review this with your doctors to proper healthcare practices are taking place.

Inclusion, Programs
David Wizer
A Guide to Including Children of All Abilities ...

This manual is to help camp staff provide an inclusive, safe and appropriately modified camp experience for individuals with disabilities.

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Easter Seals Camp Fairlee

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Camp Fairlee provides a safe and accessible camp experience where campers are challenged to discover their full potential, acquire new skills, and make new and lasting friendships while under the guidance of trained and qualified staff. While campers enjoy their time at Camp Fairlee, their families are able to take a much needed break from caregiving.

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Down Syndrome Mental Health Project

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Down Syndrome Mental Health Project

Website for parents, educators, physicians, mental-health and other professionals interested in persons with Down syndrome and coexisting behavioral and mental health needs. The site will support people wishing to learn more about medical, behavioral, social and mental health issues. You will take away practical how-to guidelines for improved understanding, management, treatment planning…and more!

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ArtStream Workshops for Self-Advocates

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ArtStream Workshops for Self-Advocates

CDSPG is excited to offer public speaking / leadership class to our self-advocates. Self-advocates 14-30 years old are invited to join this six-week class to develop their public speaking skills and have fun! Two instructors from ArtStream will be offering interactive activities and fun exercises to gain confidence and prepare for a speech.

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Adult Sibling Toolkit

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Just for adult siblings, this toolkit is designed to jump start conversations with parents about becoming more involved in their brother or sister’s life.

Siblings can use this information to be an effective advocate and perhaps, caregiver, after their parents are no longer able.

step up for down syndrome baltimore walk Sponsors
(formerly the baltmore buddy walk, tm)

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