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    • Our Mission & Vision
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ABLE Act

The federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (“ABLE”) Act. allows individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain public benefits programs, like Medicaid, SSI, or SSDI. Earnings in your STABLE Account are not subject to federal income tax, so long as you spend them on “Qualified Disability Expenses.” Visit Online […]

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Aging and Down Syndrome

Adults with Down syndrome are now reaching old age on a regular basis and are commonly living into their 50s, 60s and 70s.

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Anesthesia and Down Syndrome

by Dr. James Hunt Note from ADSA: Our own Dr. James Hunt wrote the following article, helpful for any parents concerned about anesthesia for their children with Down Syndrome. Complications of anesthesia (sedation during surgery) occur in all patient populations, including those with Down syndrome.

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Co-Occuring Conditions

People with Down syndrome are at increased risk for certain health problems compared to the general population. This section offers information about these health issues.

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Down Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Look at What We Know

BY GEORGE T. CAPONE, M.D. ADAPTED FROM DISABILITY SOLUTIONS VOLUME 3, ISSUES 5 & 6 During the past 10 years, I’ve evaluated hundreds of children with Down syndrome, each one with their own strengths and weaknesses, and certainly their own personality.

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If People with Down Syndrome Ruled the World

  “This paper was originally delivered as a plenary address at the conference in Chicago in July of 2005, co-sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society and the National Association for Down Syndrome.

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National Down Syndrome Month

In 1984 October was declared National Down Syndrome Awareness Month by President Ronald Regan. The resolution notes that “public awareness and acceptance of the capabilities of children with Down syndrome can greatly facilitate their being mainstreamed in our society”. The entirety of the original text of that resolution is available here Read Online https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/98/sjres254/text

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The Groove

One of the most interesting and consistent findings from the Adult Down Syndrome Center is the discovery that people with DS need sameness, repetition and order in their lives.

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Woodbine House

Woodbine House is a trusted source for books about disabilities, Woodbine offers disability-specific books for parents, children, teachers and other professionals.

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The Arkansas Down Syndrome Association promotes and enhances the overall health and well-being of people with Down syndrome and their families.

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PO Box 55675
Little Rock, Arkansas 72215
501-223-DOWN (3696)

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