The Down Syndrome Community
A place to make connections for families, friends and professionals within the Down Syndrome community
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@aprilsparkles.bsky.social
@amykolbtucker.bsky.social
Area Director for Special Olympics in rural CA. Interested in Alzheimerโs research (esp for persons with Down Syndrome). Please, DO NOT DM me unless we are professionally or personally connected.
@cookingwithkitty.org
Kitty is a teenager who has her own cooking show on YouTube. She also has a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism. Based in Milwaukee, reach out for collabs ๐ฉโ๐ณโค๏ธ www.youtube.com/c/cookingwithkitty
@vraie-idea.ca
A team of applied researchers building employer capacity to develop inclusive and accessible workplaces for persons with disabilities. Affiliated w/ McMaster University and the Institute for Work & Health https://vraie-idea.ca #InclusiveEmployment #pwd
@advocatemama.bsky.social
Pharmacist, wife, mom of a child with Down syndrome. Disability Advocate.
@dda604.bsky.social
The Developmental Disabilities Association maximizes the potential of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through life-long programs, support, and advocacy in Vancouver and Richmond, BC. www.develop.bc.ca
@teamupinclusion.bsky.social
Community, Secondary & University based programmes employing a buddy system to support persons with Down Syndrome and ID in a group setting. Two-way learning. # InclusionForAll
@amit-das.bsky.social
I'm focused on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease in Down syndrome (DS-AD). I'm a younger sibling of an adult with Down syndrome, and I'll be keeping my feed up-to-date with the latest research on DS-AD that I find interesting.
@helenries.bsky.social
A lifetime of advocating for change for people with disabilities and their families | Co-founder of Siblings Canada | Sibling Caregiver | Visual Artist | ๐ helenries.ca
@legalmomma.bsky.social
Proud Indiana University alum, attorney, #truecrime sleuth, disability and #Downsyndrome advocate, โฅ๏ธ #goldenretrievers , #leukemia Mom-nurse to an amazing son diagnosed #B-ALL 10/20/24
@mthurzday1.bsky.social
Love the Red Sox, son with Down Syndrome, love my pets, Be who you are...empathy and kindness matter...blue is my favorite color ๐๐๐๐๐๐ I love living in a democracy No DM's please
@bethhk.bsky.social
Progressive, pro-European, reader, traveller, grandmother. Support Palestine and Ukraine. Believe in peace and compromise - not an absolutist. DownSyndromeAwareness and AutismAwareness. Green gardening/food forest Iโm finally writing a book ๐ซฃ
@cecmcv.bsky.social
Traveller, semi-retired educator, reader, writer, mom, wife, caregiver. Support for trans rights & Down Syndrome awareness/disability rights.
@down-syndrome.org
DSE works to improve education for children with Down syndrome everywhere.
@dsrfcanada.bsky.social
DSRF provides comprehensive support, rich social connections, and the best resources available so people with Down syndrome and their families can thrive.
@sarahmwalter.bsky.social
Working to empower research participants and co-create research that involves their perspectives and priorities. Alzheimerโs, Dementia, Down Syndrome with Alzheimerโs, Clinical trials, Advocacy. PhD Candidate, University of Edinburgh
@nancygedge.bsky.social
Teacher | writer | mother | SEND Resource Base Coordinator | tired | often irritated | Downโs syndrome | epilepsy
@vegannabananna.bsky.social
bonus mom & mama #theluckyfew ๐๐ | veganism | pro choice | she/her | not my fucking president | @vegannabananna from twit
@mumof3amigos.bsky.social
Campaigner. Activist, Lived Experience Trainer. MA Social Policy. #LearningDisabilities #HealthInequalities #SocialJustice. Chair of trustees Square Peg Activities. Trying to build a better world. Views expressed are my own. www.ramandeepkaur.co.uk
@dsa-uk.bsky.social
We are a national organisation, committed to improving quality of life for people who have Downโs syndrome, promoting their right to be included on a full and equal basis with others.
@ifweknewthen.bsky.social
A Down syndrome advocacy podcast with the mission to change misperceptions and promote inclusion. Hosted by: Stephen and Lori Saux #DownSyndrome #T21 ๐๐
@sharonlsmith.bsky.social
โDr. mumโ. Learning about: โwacky philosophiesโ, creative research approaches, education, disability, inclusion, (not)belonging, becoming, co-production, risk/vulnerability, policy, Down syndrome. Co-director Special Needs Jungle https://linktr.ee/sharonls
@ladyothefarm.bsky.social
Mom with a small farm, genetics researcher, explorer of everything, disabled, advocate, Long Covid patient, whatever else I decide to add here.
@drlizherrieven.bsky.social
EM/PEM consultant, learning disability & autism advocate, Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group, Downโs Syndrome Association, RCEMlearning blogger/editor, DFTB bubbler, QMUL PEM MSc hon lecturer, mother, no hobbies cos no other time left ๐ฅด
@aprilsparkles.bsky.social
๐จ๐ฆ Lover of sparkles and yellow hearts. Games night enthusiast. Quilter. Seeker of solace. Renowned raisin influencer. Down syndrome advocacy. Itโs always time for a cup of tea.