Welcome to The Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte
The Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte (DSAC)
is a non-profit, family support organization.The goal of the DSAC and
it's families is to enable individuals with Down syndrome (DS) to reach
their full potential and become respected members of their community.
Our
mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with DS
by providing information and support to families, professionals and the
community through educational and social activities.
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President Obama Signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Reprinted from National Down Syndrome Congress
Governmental Affairs NewslineFebruary 20, 2009
Dear NDSC Members and Friends,
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act containing $787 billion in tax cuts and program funding.
Thank you to all of the readers who responded to the NDSC/NDSS Action Alert asking members to support the disability provisions in the bill. Below are some of the provisions of interest to members:
Education
The bill will provide a major increase in special education funding, including $12.2 billion for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes $11.2 billion for Part B (the state grant program), $400 million for IDEA preschool funding, and $500 million for Part C (Infant and Toddler funding). These funds are in addition to the regular allocations.
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The DSAC New Parent Packet
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Congratulations! Having a baby is an exciting and anxious time for all parents, and even more so for us as parents of children with Down Syndrome. We want you to know you are not alone and that we understand many of the feelings you are experiencing right now. We are here for you and your family in any way that we can be. Learn more about DSAC with our New Parent Handbook.
English and Spanish Versions Available for Download
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Go Green! Do We Have Your Current Email?
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The DSAC has begun sending out the monthly newsletter via email. Members are encouraged, but certainly not required, to take this publication “electronically”. You may log in and update your mailing preferences and/or any other changes to your contact information. Alternatively you can email changes to
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The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology issued a new Practice Bulletin
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The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology issued a new Practice Bulletin (attached) in its December issue of its medical journal, Obstetrics and Gynecology, entitled, "Invasive Prenatal Testing for Aneuploidy." This Practice Bulletin extends the previous guidelines by now calling upon all women, regardless of age, to be offered invasive prenatal testing (such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling) for conditions such as Down syndrome. The previous guidelines, issued a year ago, recommended only prenatal screening tests (such as the quadruple and triple screens).
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Click here for 2009 Online Registration
Support Group
An email support group has been set up by members of the DSAC. It is a place to chat with other members, ask questions, offer advice, as well as, post pictures of your family. This is a great way to get in contact with other people in the Charlotte area who have children (or other family members) with Down syndrome. The more people that join, the more active the board will be.
Click here to Join!
For more information feel free to contact Sandra Donahue or Angie Tate
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