Down Syndrome - Disability Information
http://nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs4txt.htm
This information sheet from NICHYC includes information about the incidence,
characteristics and educational implications of Down Syndrome. It also
lists resources and organizations for assistance.
Down Syndrome: Myths and Truths
www1.ndss.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=23&id=58&Itemid=234
This question and answer document from the National Down Syndrome Society is great information for teachers as well as parents.
Education and Schooling
www1.ndss.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=14&Itemid=236
This section includes discussions of the history of inclusion; inclusion practices; individual education plans (IEPs); transition planning; and postsecondary education opportunities.
Various Topics
www1.ndss.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1812&Itemid=95
Many free publications are available to download from this page on topics relevant to those with Down Syndrome. Topics include: transition planning for students leaving high school, speech and language, life planning, inclusion, Alzheimers, information for new and expectant parents, and more.
Alaska Chapter of National Down Syndrome Congress
www.alaskadownsyndrome.ak.org
The Chapter’s purpose remains to provide education and disseminate information
for members, new parents and the community as a whole; to provide
parent-to-parent support to families of children with Down syndrome; to gather
socially and share experiences; and to he an advocacy group for political
effectiveness.
American Association on Mental Retardation
www.aamr.org
An on-line resource that will augment our activities and give you rapid access
to information about the mental retardation and disabilities field.
The Arc of the United States
www.thearc.org
The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation
and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to
promoting and improving supports and services for people with mental
retardation and their families. The association also fosters research and
education regarding the prevention of mental retardation in infants and young
children.
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
www.waisman.wisc.edu/cedd/indexfr.html
The mission of the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is to
support the full inclusion and self determination of people with developmental
disabilities and their families. The Center accomplishes this mission through
its preservice training programs, clinical and intervention services,
continuing education programs, and technical assistance and consultation
services.
Council for Exceptional Children - Division on Developmental
Disabilities
www.dddcec.org
The purpose of The Division on Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is to advance
the education and general welfare of individuals with cognitive
disabilities/mental retardation, autism, and related disabilities, and those
who serve them.
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddmr.htm
This web section dedicated to Mental Retardation include answers to common
questions, resources and links for learning more about the topics of
developmental disabilities and mental retardation.
National Down Syndrome Society
www.ndss.org
The National Down Syndrome Society was established in 1979 to ensure that all
people with Down Syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their full potential
in community life.
