World Down Syndrome Day Coverage

Yesterday 3/21 was World Down Syndrome Day. The day was chosen to represent the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome that are present in a person with Down syndrome.

In honor of this special day the DSAF of NE hosted a fundraiser at Noodles and Company, where extra chairs had to be brought out and the line stretched out the door at one point. 

The local news caught our with President, Deb Safarik and her son Paul yesterday afternoon at his Baritone lessen.

 Please enjoy this news clip.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day 2013

March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day. This day was selected because Down syndrome or Trisomy 21 happens when there are 3 copies of the 21st chromosome. In addition to wearing your DSAF limited edition WDSD t-shirts, to celebrate and to help raise awareness please wear socks…BUT NOT JUST ANY SOCKS…brightly colored socks, mismatched socks, long socks, printed socks, 1 sock…maybe even 3 socks (or EXTRA socks) for 3 chromosomes. Just so long as they are socks which are on display and people will ask you about.   Then you can take the opportunity to tell others about your favorite individual with Down syndrome. 

Hope to see lots of brightly colored socks tomorrow!

Have Fun!

Proclamation Signing

Governor Heineman signs a proclamation declaring March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day in the State of Nebraska.

 On March 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the Warner Chamber at the Capitol,  DSAF Famlilies gathered together to receive the proclimation signed by Governor Heineman, Declaring March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day. 

 

DSAF of Ne 2013 Educational Conference

 

Helping children with special needs meet their full potential.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the March 2, 2013 Educational Conference such a huge success!

We would like to offer a special thank you to our presenters: Dean Fuelberth, Angie Willey, DeAnna Horstmeier, Amy Allison, Meredith Martin, Jean Anderson, Bill McGrath and Dixie Trevarthen (not photgraphed)