There have been Down Syndrome Buddy Walks throughout the country for more than ten years.
Sponsored and organized through the National Down Syndrome Society, the Buddy Walks bring families, friends and advocates together to help raise awareness and to enjoy one another's company.
The 2006 New York City Down Syndrome Buddy Walk was held on September 17th. One of the most exciting features of the New York City event is the video shown at Times Square that features children and adults with Down syndrome growing up included in the mainstream of their communities; living, learning, working and enjoying their lives.
NDSS.org
About the Buddy Walks
Find a Down Syndrome Buddy Walk in Your State
http://www.buddywalk.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/findawalk.walkMap
Michael Jurogue Johnson's
Art Work for Buddy Walk Fundraisers
Michael is a wonderful artist who has Down Syndrome
http://users.psln.com/sharing/Michael/Buddywalks.html
New York City Buddy Walk
Times Square Video in several formats
From the down-syn list serv:
October 2007 Today Show clip about the Down Syndrome Buddy Walks
Go to http://today.msnbc.msn.com/# and
find the clip of "Go walk for a good cause."
Or try this link,
http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=fmKVJjM4IjJ0JtL&s=klK4IkOWJdKTL7OVJyH&m=ilKVL9PRKiI6F
http://www.ds-health.com
Taishoff Family Foundation Scholarships
NDSS Early Childhood Inclusion Institute to promote preschool and early childhood inclusion
The Educational Challenges Inclusion Study - NDSS
Riverbend DS Website
Explaining Down Syndrome to Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55519.asp
A Brand New Baby with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264.asp
Down Syndrome Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34845.asp
Down Syndrome and the Acting Gene
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34198.asp
Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32534.asp
WBwDS - Spanish
Bienvenidos Bebes con Sindrome de Down
WBwDS - French
Accueillir les bébé trisomiques
Little Miss Magic Graduates from Kindergarten
http://missmagic.blogspot.com/2008/05/7-years-ago-today.html
Jamie Foxx and his Sister with Down Syndrome
Fact Sheet
Scotland on Sunday April 23, 2006
Uganda - Sunday Vision
UK Daily Mirror
Eva Longoria's sister with Down syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of New South Wales
Facts PDF
National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals
Paraeducator Training Materials
Finding Strollers, Walkers and Wheelchairs for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art9507.asp
Teens with Disabilities - Transition Planning
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33519.asp
Is Diversity Like A New Box of Crayons?
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5144.asp
Quirky Kids
- Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In- When to Worry and When Not to WorryDisability Advocacy and Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35878.asp
Art and Self Expression for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art17513.asp
Inclusive Education and the Culture of Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44827.asp
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities Benefits Classmates
IEP Goals for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4330.asp
Brothers and Sisters of Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56919.asp
Teaching Math Skills
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art38411.asp
Early Intervention for Developmental Delays
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35443.asp
Humor - Preparing for the IEP Meeting
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32971.asp
Do We Overtest Our Children?
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4321.asp
IEP Preparation - Teacher Support
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44746.asp
Teaching Your Child to Plan Meals and Cook
Recess Skills for Children with Special Needs
Creating Solutions Web Site of the Month
Thank you, Baby Doe August 25, 2006
Bits of Betsy
iPods
Educational Software
Preschool Toys and Games
Toddler Toys and Games
Educational Toys
Recess Games
Children Making Music
Books for Children - Monroe Indiana Library Picture Books to Chapter Books
http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/booklists/disabilitybib.html
Down Syndrome Groups at Meetup.com
http://downsyndrome.meetup.com
