Bill and Ria's Links to DS Resources

ORGANIZATIONS
Brighter Tomorrows - supporting families with accurate information about Down syndrome.
D.A.D.S. - Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Achieves
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation
International Down Syndrome Coalition For Life (IDSC)
National Association for Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
Pujols Family Foundation
Research Down Syndrome

EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH INFORMATION
Developmental Journal for Babies & Children with Down syndrome - downloadable journal to record progress
Diagnosis to Delivery: A Pregnant Mother's Guide to Down Syndrome - free e-book and interactive blog
Down Syndrome Education Enterprises - supplies specialist resources, provides expert training and consultancy services, delivering high-quality, evidence-based information and advice to families and organisations worldwide.
Down Syndrome: Health Issues - News and information for Parents and Professionals.
Down Syndrome New Mama - a blog written by a mom who has a new baby with DS for other moms who have babies with DS.
Down Syndrome online - offers comprehensive information about Down syndrome, including articles, books and scientific papers.
Down Town DS - Down syndrome news & info. This site has a cool, easy to understand video explaining the basics of Down syndrome for kids.
Homeschooling Children with Down Syndrome - e-book
How Do I Talk About Down Syndrome? A Language Guide for Friends, Family and Others
Overview of the development of infants with DS (0-5 years)
NDSC Convention Compendium Web Links - more useful educational links
Sensory Processing Disorder

SPEECH & COMMUNICATION RESOURCES
Baby Sign Language
Mommy Speech Therapy
Sara Rosenfeld Johansen's Feeding & Speech Thoughts
Signing Savvy - signing dictionary with video.

WEB COMMUNITIES & FORUMS - meet other moms and dads who have kids with Down syndrome.
Babycenter
Downsyn Forum
Down Town DS Message Board
Franklin County DS Support Group
Life's Journey with Down Syndrome
Oz Squad - an elite group of active, compassionate bloggers dedicated to educating the public about Down syndrome.
St. Charles Community Group
We Connect Now - dedicated to uniting college students with disabilities in access to higher education and employment issues.

MISSOURI RESOURCES
D.A.D.S. (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome) - Ozarks chapter
Down Syndrome Association for Greater St. Louis
Missouri First Steps Early Intervention
Pujols Family Foundation
St. Charles Community Group

PRODUCTS AND TOYS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Beyond Play - Early Intervention Products for Young Children with Special Needs
Special Needs Toys
Super Duper Inc. - Fun learning materials for kids with special needs
Talk Tools Therapy
Therapro - Special Needs Toys
Toys R Us

iPHONE, iPAD, iTOUCH APPS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Matthew's List of iPhone Apps
NACD Apps blog
One Place for Special Needs - Complete guide to educational and special needs apps. Great how they've grouped the apps into categories!
Our Current List of iPad/iPhone Apps (as of 7/5/2012)
Special Needs Apps 4 Kids


List of Organizations & Businesses Owned by People with Down Syndrome