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Links We Found Helpful

Down Syndrome: For New Parents

National Down Syndrome Society

National Down Syndrome Congress

Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support Group - Website for support group of Southwestern Illinois that has a multitude of information

Chesterfield County Services

Henrico County Services

Hanover County Services

Goochland-Powhatan Community Services Board

Powhatan County Department of Social Services

Powhatan County Health Department

Powhatan County Comprehensive Services

Richmond Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)

Down Syndrome International

World Down Syndrome Day

The Down Syndrome Information Network Library

DownSyndrome.com - Directory of other Down Syndrome websites

Disability is Natural

Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action - Organization to serve Down Syndrome affiliate groups through collaboration, resource sharing, and networking.

Good Neighbor Village -  This is a unique group home that is non-profit, faith based and depends on NO government funding, It's remarkable what they have for the residents for the cost. It was started by several parents who couldn't find a suitable place for their adult kids to live, and there are several past and present DSAGR family members on the board.

Health Links

Down Syndrome: Health Issues - Website by a Pediatrician who has a child with DS

DS Health Care Guidelines: Birth to 12 Years

DS Health Care Guidelines: 13 Years to Adult

Down Syndrome Quarterly - Denison University’s Publication regarding DS health topics

Health Supervision for Children With Down Syndrome - American Academy of Pediatrics article

Talk Tools - Website for speech/feeding therapist Sara Roesenfeld-Johnson (SRJ) that has done wonders with kids that have DS.

Online Message Boards and Discussion Groups

National Association For Down Syndrome Discussion Board

UNO MAS! - Bulletin Board for Down Syndrome

Trisomy 21 Online Community - Online community website for DS

All About the Children – an educational forum for parents, relatives, and interested family members of children with disabilities who are residents of Powhatan County, Virginia and surrounding localities. We also welcome private practice service professionals who are willing to participate in our list. Contact Debbie Jones (list and group moderator) at djones@allaboutthechildren.net

Education and Inclusion

Wrightslaw - The premier website regarding special education law.

Virginia Dept. Of Education IDEA 2004 guidance document

Chesterfield County Schools Special Education

Hanover County Schools Special Education

Henrico County Schools Special Education

Richmond City Schools Special Education

Special Education Programs within Powhatan County Public Schools – choose ‘Instruction’, then ‘Special Education’ links

Home Education Network - Information regarding home schooling kids with DS.

Inclusion - Inclusive education information

Down Syndrome Educational Trust - UK website for educating individuals with DS

The Choice Group - A private rehabilitation and employment services organization. They have resources for individuals with disabilites and employers.

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