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.

Special Education

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2018-19 Participation Guidelines and Definitions for Alternate Assessments based on Alternate Academic Achievement Standards

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This report provides an updated review of state criteria and guidelines for participation in AAAAAS. We analyze state criteria for participation and factors not to use as the basis of decision making, as well as how states define students with the “most significant cognitive disabilities.” As the resources on state websites have increased, topics covered have expanded to include other information found in the criteria and guidelines: information for parents/guardians, English learner (EL) considerations, and exemptions from participation in the AA-AAAS.

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Maryland Guidance for IEP Teams on Participation Decisions for the Alternate Assessments

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UPDATED This document is intended to help guide Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams as they determine whether the Maryland Alternate Assessments, assessments based on alternate achievement standards, are appropriate for individual students.

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