Boston Children's Hospital Down Syndrome Program Boston
Boston Children's Hospital Down Syndrome Program offers comprehensive clinical care through interdisciplinary team care (birth-3) and a personalized multidisciplinary approach (age 3-21). We also provide neuropsychological, behavioral, and psychiatric consultations and prenatal consults. Beyond clinical care, we offer unparalleled family-centered care through support staff, parent groups, resources and family education.
Chapel Haven, Inc. New Haven
Since 1972, Chapel Haven, a lifelong residential transitional independent living program and approved school, teaches people 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, Asperger's Syndrome and those on the autism spectrum how to live independent and productive lives. Chapel Haven is located in New Haven, CT and Tucson AZ.
The Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf Beverly
CCC/BSD seeks to enhance the lives of deaf and hearing children and their families living with communication and developmental challenges by providing comprehensive educational and communication-rich programs.
Chris May Photography
Chris, a member of the MDSC's Self-Advocate Advisory Council, enjoys taking pictures of nature, sporting events, and special events. Chris is 24 years old and I started taking pictures in high school.
Cotting School Lexington
Cotting School meets the unique needs of students with a broad spectrum of learning and communication disabilities, physical challenges and complex medical conditions by providing an array of integrated services. We design our programs to enable students to realize their highest potential both during and after their enrollment.
Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S)
Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome's (D.A.D.S.) mission is to assist and support, through fellowship and action, the fathers and families of individuals with Down syndrome. At our meetings our members come together to share insights, stories, and experiences that are unique to father's of children with Down syndrome. We invite expert speakers to discuss medical, educational, financial, social, and many other challenges that affect our children's lives.
Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) Boston
The mission of the Federation for Children with Special Needs is to inform, educate and empower families of children with special needs and those at risk to fully participate in their schools and communities and to gain access to healthcare and other services and supports. The Federation was founded nearly 40 years ago by parents of children with special needs and today serves over 40,000 families per year. Contact us at www.fcsn.org.
Fletcher Tilton PC Worcester
The Special Needs Practice Group of Fletcher Tilton provides comprehensive legal services to families of individuals with special needs in a caring and concerned environment. Using an interdisciplinary approach, our attorneys draw upon their experience in the areas of estate and retirement planning, Medicaid and Medicare eligibility, long term care issues and financing to provide our clients with protection and peace of mind.
Heartbeats for Down Syndrome Brockton
Having a child with Down syndrome is a rewarding experience, however when medical complications arise it can be overwhelming - that's where Heartbeats for Down Syndrome comes in. Our goal is to alleviate that fear and bring some light and love in the form of a care package.
MassGeneral Hospital Down Syndrome Program Boston
The MassGeneral Hospital Down Syndrome Program integrates state-of-the-art resources with compassionate, comprehensive care through a multi-disciplinary approach. Our Down Syndrome Program has five distinct clinics: Prenatal Services, Infant & Toddler Clinic (ages 0-5), Child Clinic (ages 5-13), Young Adult and Adolescent Clinic (ages 13-21), and Adult Clinic (ages 21 and older). More information at www.massgeneral.org/downsyndrome.
SafetyNet by LoJack Canton
Caring for someone with a cognitive condition (including Down syndrome, autism, Alzheimer's and others) is a considerable responsibility. Especially if they wander. SafetyNet by LoJack helps public safety agencies quickly find and bring your loved one home, providing you with additional protection and peace of mind. To learn more, visit SafetyNetByLoJack.com or call 877-434-6384.
Saltillo Corporation Millersburg, OH
Saltillo Corporation manufactures Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices for individuals who are unable to use their natural voice. Visit our table to view our NOVA chat family and TouchChat application.
Toward Independent Living and Learning (TILL) Dedham
Toward Independent Living and Learning (TILL) offers an extensive and comprehensive range of residential, day and vocational programs, clinical and family support services that meet the needs of individuals of all ages with disabilities and their families throughout eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
UMass Medical School/Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center Waltham
With inspiration from Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her family, Shriver Center faculty and staff pursue research, education, and service programs aimed at improving the quality of life for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
3L Place, Inc.
Learning, Living and Linking Adults with Autism and other Developmental
Disabilities.
Applied Behavioral Associates, LLC
Applied Behavioral Associates, LLC is a clinical behavioral therapy
practice with BCBA's and Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and a
specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis and Disabilities. Clinical and
Home-based Teams serve children with behavioral, mental health and
social/communication issues within office, home and community settings.
Insurance is accepted. www.appliedbehavioralassociates.com
Michael Avakian Paintings
Michael is a self-advocate with a passion for painting and will be selling his pieces at the conference.
The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection of Massachusetts (DSAC)
The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection is a community of parents whose children have both Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Today, DSAC has 30 active families who meet once monthly by online chat to discuss the issues and challenges unique to the Down Syndrome-Autism community. Experts in the field often present on various topics relating to dual diagnosis. New members are welcome.
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (IMDSA)
IMDSA is an all-volunteer based organization whose mission is to support any family or individual whose life has been touched by mosaic Down syndrome by continuously pursuing research opportunities and increasing awareness in the medical, educational, and public communities throughout the world.
Liam Nation
Liam Nation strives to improve the lives of people with physical and cognitive disabilities by providing funding and support to remove the obstacles that affect their quality of life. Our mission is to reach out by raising awareness, educating people and showing how fulfilling it can be to know and love someone with these challenges.
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC)
The MDSC will have tables for our First Call Program, Self-Advocate
Advisory Council, AIM: Teen and Young Adult Program, Legislative
Advocacy, Buddy Walk, MDSC information, and a variety of books
available for purchase. We hope you will stop by to visit us and learn
more about our programs!
MDSC Grandparents Support Group
The MDSC recognizes the contributions that all family members make to the health, well-being and happiness of people with Down syndrome. That's why the MDSC hosts a grandparent network that allows grandmothers and grandfathers to connect with each other and share their stories, resources and support services.s
The TV Teacher, LLC
Producer of award-winning handwriting programs specially designed for
those with special needs, but great for any child learning to write. This
evidence-based video modeling approach, used by teachers and parents
around the country, is making breakthroughs for children with Down
syndrome, Autism and others. It's visual. It's fun. It's effective!
Tucker Collins Photography
I was born different. I see the world through my own lens. The camera allows me to show you the world through my eyes. You might just like the view. I love capturing people, pets, and things in a way no one else would. I love the up close and personal view of the world.
UMass Memorial Medical Center
UMass Memorial Medical Center is the region's trusted academic medical center, part of the UMass Memorial Health Care system. We are committed to improving the health of people in Central New England through excellence in care, comprehensive health services, teaching and research.
