Links
New Parents
Down Syndrome: For New Parents
New Grandparents
National Down Syndrome Congress' Focus on Grandparents
Child Siblings
National Organizations
National Down Syndrome Society
National Down Syndrome Congress
Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action
Local Community Support Oranizations
Goochland-Powhatan Community Services Board
Powhatan County Department of Social Services
Powhatan County Health Department
Powhatan County Comprehensive Services
International Resources
Informational Sites
The Down Syndrome Information Network Library
Health Links
Down Syndrome: Health Issues - Website by a Pediatrician who has a child with DS
DS Health Care Guidelines: Birth to 12 Years
DS Health Care Guidelines: 13 Years to Adult
Down Syndrome Quarterly - Denison University’s Publication regarding DS health topics
Virginia Division of Dental Health - Several oral health education resources for children with special needs and the 'Find a Dentist' link.
Online Message Boards and Discussion Groups
National Association For Down Syndrome Discussion Board
UNO MAS! - Bulletin Board for Down Syndrome
Trisomy 21 Online Community - Online community website for DS
Hannah's Shenanigans - Blog written by one of our own members that covers big range of subjects including prenatal diagnosis/early diagnosis, preschools years, advocacy, feeding issues, oral motor therapy, & homeschooling to name a few.
All About the Children – an educational forum for parents, relatives, and interested family members of children with disabilities who are residents of Powhatan County, Virginia and surrounding localities. We also welcome private practice service professionals who are willing to participate in our list. Contact Debbie Jones (list and group moderator) at djones@allaboutthechildren.net
Special Needs Planning
Metlife Center for Special Needs Planning
Social Security Disability and Resource Center
Education and Inclusion
Wrightslaw - The premier website regarding special education law.
Virginia Dept. Of Education IDEA 2004 guidance document
Chesterfield County Schools Special Education
Hanover County Schools Special Education
Henrico County Schools Special Education
Richmond City Schools Special Education
Special Education Programs within Powhatan County Public Schools – choose ‘Instruction’, then ‘Special Education’ links
Home Education Network - Information regarding home schooling kids with DS.
Inclusion - Inclusive education information
Down Syndrome Educational Trust - UK website for educating individuals with DS
The Choice Group - A private rehabilitation and employment services organization. They have resources for individuals with disabilites and employers.
Statement of Policy and Disclaimer:
DSAGR does not promote or recommend any therapy, treatment, information, etc. in the links above. The links above are provided for informational purposes only. We will not espouse any particular political or religious view. Individuals or organizations to which we refer do not necessarily endorse the links listed above. We wish to bring together those interested in Down syndrome and attempt to create an optimistic out-look and attitude.
