BONUS. Dreaming Big and Showing Up From The NDSS Adult Summit

That’s right friends, we’ve got a BONUS episode for you this week! Today, we’re bringing you our closing keynote from the NDSS Adult Summit, we’re sharing our takeaways from the weekend, practical tips, and tools for building a future that people with Down syndrome deserve. From dreaming about employment and supporting Down syndrome-owned businesses to creating transition plans and embracing independence, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable steps. You’ll also hear from incredible advocates sharing their hopes and dreams for the next generation of people with Down syndrome. This is your reminder that your voice, your story, and your advocacy matter!

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SHOW NOTES

Links from our Favorite Tips & Tools from the Adult Summit!

• Dream about employment. Sit down with a loved one and write down your future dreams and goals for employment. NDSS has resources and templates for future planning, entrepreneurship, starting a business with your family, and more! Check out their website to get started!

• Support businesses owned and run by people with Down syndrome. Follow them on social media, sign up for their newsletter, purchase their products, and share with family and friends. Friends, this holiday season, take a look at the NDSS interactive holiday gift guide to help you find businesses to support! 

• Apply for an ABLE account (tax advantaged saving account for individuals with disabilities)

• Sign up to be part of research. Stay up to date with research. Did you know NDSS even has a research studies page on their website where you can search by age and sign up for their newsletter where they send out new research opportunities from time to time! Look into the Alzheimer’s research, if you are 35 or older talk to your doctor about Alzheimer’s disease and prevention. 

• NDSS resources and Adult Down Syndrome center website has a resource gallery with videos and worksheets on dating, puberty, social boundaries, and more.

• Make a transition plan. Contact your department of rehabilitation. Pick up transition guide from NDSS table or download online.

• Take a step towards independence. Is there an area of life you dream of having more independence? Living alone? Making your lunch? Navigating your community? Initiating social fun with friends? Sit down with your loved ones and make a plan for the next steps to meeting that goal. 

• Sign up for the NDSS Advocacy conference. April 28-30.

Watch the new NDSS PSA Town 21

Listen to EP 284 Why Does Inclusion for People with Down Syndrome Have to be a Distant Dream?

Thank you to Camilynne Photography for capturing so many of our Adult Summit memories!

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