DSINSTNY FRIENDS
Down Syndrome Groups
National Down Syndrome Society ~ http:/ /www.ndss.org/
National Down Syndrome Congress ~ www.ndsccenter.org
Down Syndrome – Health Issues: D. Len Leshin, MC (Pediatrician and father of a boy with Down syndrome.) ~ www.ds-health.com
Down Syndrome For New Parents ~ www.downsyn.com
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association ~ www.imdsa.com
Parent to Parent of New York State – connecting and supporting families with special needs ~ http://www.parenttoparentnys.org/
Special Olympics New York ~ http://nyso.org/
Education
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell – Continuing Education for Special Needs Individuals ~ www.roswell.enmu.edu
Wrightslaw – Special Education Laws and Advocacy ~ www.wrightslaw.com
Your Baby Can Read! – Offers material that teaches children to read naturally ~ www.yourbabycan.com
Out-Of-The-Box Reading – program designed specifically for children with DS ~ www.outoftheboxreading.com
Super Duper Publications – Educational Products for Special Needs ~ www.superduperinc.com
Handwriting Without Tears – teaches children handwriting skills ~ www.hwtears.com
Helpful Items
Woodbine House – Your trusted source of books on disabilities ~ www.woodbinehouse.com
Protected Tomorrows – Future Care Plans for Special Needs Individuals ~ www.protectedtomorrows.com
Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC) - Resource for disabled individuals in the Southern Tier ~ www.stic-cil.org
World Association for Children and Parents (WACAP) – Adoption agency of special needs children ~ www.wacap.org
Inspirational
S.M.I.L.E. on Down Syndrome ~ Nina Fuller – Special strengths for special needs ~ www.specialstrength.org
Inspirational Poems – Inspirational poems regarding special needs ~ http://www.ourspecialkids.org/poems.html
Items Promoting Awareness
Press – created to promote awareness and acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome ~ www.321downstreet.com
Therapy
Magic Paintbrush Project – therapeutic regimen activities for the entire family ~ www.magicpaintbrushproject.com
Talk Tools – Speech Therapy and Feeding Tools ~ www.talktools.net
Adult Down Syndrome
Adult Down Syndrome Center ~ www.advocatehealth.com/adultdown
Pathfinder Village – Residential community in Central New York dedicated to children and adults with Down syndrome ~ http://www.pathfindervillage.org/