13 articles reviewing events following Robert Ethan Saylor's tragic death at a movie theater

from the Frederick News Post:

Perceptions and the police

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 6:00 am

In the News-Post’s Saturday lead story, Sheriff Chuck Jenkins argued that his department was capable of conducting use-of-force investigations. In particular, he was referring to two recent fatalities that involved sheriff’s deputies.

Deputy-involved deaths raise questions about internal investigations

Sunday, April 14, 2013 6:00 am

Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins says he believes his office is able to handle use-of-force investigations internally, even as calls increase for a more independent look at recent cases.

Deputies back on duty after Saylor death investigation

Saturday, April 13, 2013 6:00 am

The deputies who had Robert Ethan Saylor in custody just before his death have returned to full duty, Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins said Friday.

Supporting those with disabilities

Sunday, April 7, 2013 6:00 am

Our community is feeling horrible about the senseless death of Robert Saylor, a young man out to enjoy his recreation, but who could not seem to conform to rules that perhaps made no sense to him.

Justice Department hears from groups concerned about Saylor's death

Thursday, March 28, 2013 6:00 am

A conflict resolution office within the Department of Justice is working with Down syndrome advocacy groups and the family of a New Market man who died in January while in the custody of off-duty sheriff's deputies.

World Down Syndrome Day 2013 - JOIN US!

World Down Syndrome Day 2013 is nearly upon us and we hope that you are all looking forward to observing 21 March in all the great ways you have chosen to. Everyone at Down Syndrome International is ready for another truly global celebration!

Here are 6 ways you can help us to raise the profile of people with Down syndrome worldwide and promote their right to be included in our communities:

1.       Watch and Share the 2013 WDSD Global Video Event http://www.ds-int.org/let-us-in-i-want-to-work

2.        Read and Share the worthy awardees of the 2013 WDSD Awards http://www.ds-int.org/release-wdsd-awards-2013

3.       Watch and Share the live UN Webcast of the 2013 WDSD UN Conference on 21 March from 10am-6pm U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -4) http://worlddownsyndromeday.org/wdsd-conference-2013

4.       Read about and Share with us details of your WDSD events on the WDSD Website Events pages http://worlddownsyndromeday.org/world-events

5.       Join our campaign to wear “Lots of Socks” on 21 March to raise awareness worldwide http://worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks

6.       Join WDSD on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Down-Syndrome-Day/148478055264021 and Twitter https://twitter.com/WorldDSDay to keep up with activities on 21 March.

Thank you so much for your support and we hope you enjoy your day.

Regards

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Down Syndrome International

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Join us and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year.

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DSR Episode #19: Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

We got the band back together for a quick roundup of events happening in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21.  Much like the podcast, this write up is going to be short and sweet.

To celebrate, you can:

• Attend (either in person or virtually) the World Down Syndrome Day Conference at the UN in New York.  Our tireless superhuman cohort, Rick, and his amazing daughter, Kayla, will be there.
• This year’s conference theme is “Right To Work”.  Check out this awesome video and share it in all of your social spaces.
• Wear lots of socks to get people talking and raise awareness for Down syndrome.
• Learn about the research programs and clinical trials in the DS Cognition Research 101: An Introduction webinar put on by DSRTF.
• Support cognition research by donating to DSRTF and have your donation matched three to one.  Only on March 21, your $100 donation becomes $400 in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day!!
• Do something in your local community.  There are tons of events happening all across the globe!
• Lobby Google to use the World Down Syndrome Day Google Doodle on March 21st.
• Get the word out to all of your friends through your social media connections.
• Keep an eye on Parents.com for a guest post by someone you may recognize.  :)

Most of all, make your voice heard.  The best way to raise awareness is to celebrate the people in your life who have Down syndrome.  Show the world what it means and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our communities.
Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
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