DOWN SYNDROME INNOVATIONS

Public education - dsi hosts annual educational conferences to bring together experts in the field to discuss best practices in working with indiviudals with down syndrome. Scholarships are available for dsi sponsored or national sponsored conferences. Dsi also hosts seminars and workshops throughout the year as reqested by dsi members. Dsi partners with 45 local school districts who have named down syndrome specialists who act as liaisons between dsi, schools, and families impacted by down syndrome. We offer the specailists a resource manual, free registration to dsi conferences, bi-annual breakfasts to exchange ideas and make dsi aware of school district needs and ongoing updates regarding research and best practices for educating students with down syndrom. Dsi also offers individualized training and private consultations for school districts who have down syndrome specialists. Information can be accessed by anyone in the community through dsi's 24-hour phone information line.