Understanding the Basics of Down Syndrome Research - and how you can help

D.A.D.S. Webinar: 

Understanding the Basics of Down Syndrome Research - and how you can help

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

We know what it means to have a person with Down syndrome in our lives, but what does it mean to have Down syndrome? Even though we're aware of the definition - three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two - there's a lot still to learn about why this "triplication" occurs.

What kind of therapies, medications or strategies may be on the horizon to help improve the lives of people with Down syndrome? Whether it's cognitive delay or one of the many other conditions or diseases that our kids are prone to, what are the hopes for how research can help, and what can we as dads do to help?

Join D.A.D.S. and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation as we cut through the complexity of the science to show what's going on in the world of Down syndrome research and how it can affect your family.

This informative webinar will feature two leading scientists from the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome:

Tom Blumenthal, Ph.D.  

Executive Director

Huntington Potter, Ph.D.  

Director of Alzheimer's Research

Blumenthal and Potter will discuss what research is going on, what research is possible and what it all means to you. There will be time for questions and answers, so don't worry about any information going over your head.

Sign up for you or your D.A.D.S. group now by going to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/794287609

There's no charge, and we hope you can join us for what's sure to be an enlightening and informative evening. So don't wait - sign up today, and we'll see you on July 9!

This is one of my favorite videos about Down Syndrome - please share it!

Please share this video with family, friends, classmates, coworkers, and anyone else who needs to understand what it means to have Down syndrome.

Just Like You - Down Syndrome

This video explores the life, hopes, challenges, and dreams of three kids living with Down syndrome: Elyssa, Rachel, and Sam.

http://www.justlikeyou-downsyndrome.org/

Poison concert benefiting the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida

from PR Web:

Join the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida for a one-of-a-kind event: Poison at Hard Rock Live Orlando on Nov. 5, sponsored by Alcatel One Touch®. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

Poison added this unscheduled and intimate concert after the end of their Reunion Tour. It is unlike anything they have ever done before! This is a one of a kind event! Exclusive VIP event packages are available for a limited time only at http://www.dsfflorida.org. VIP passes – a total of 153 are available – will entitle holders to attend a VIP barbecue on the John Lennon Terrace after the concert.

This is the first time the band has ever held this kind of VIP event. This is Poison’s way to say thank you to a select group of their biggest fans while they STAND for a great charity!

All proceeds of the concert will go to support the vision and mission of the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida. The Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida (The Foundation) is a non-profit organization started by a group of visionary parents who wanted to have a direct impact on children, families and the community as they journeyed through life with a loved one with Down syndrome.

Headquartered in Orlando, The Foundation is a grassroots organization made up of volunteers who believe that through creative programs and partnerships, we can facilitate opportunities and experiences so that there is no mystery or myth about people with Down syndrome.

The Foundation’s goal is to promote inclusion, understanding and acceptance by expanding opportunities for individuals, families and communities touched by Down syndrome. Visit http://www.dsfflorida.org for more information.

Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011

Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 will officially be under way for 10 days from 25 June to 4 July, more than 7,000 Special Olympics Athletes from nearly 180 countries around the world will compete in the largest international multi-sport event of the year, featuring 22 Olympic-type sports.

The 2011 World Games will be officially opened by His Excellency Karolos Papoulias, President of the Hellenic Republic, at a ceremony that will be broadcast around the world and locally aired live by Greek host broadcaster, ERT.  The broadcast begins at 20:30 local time (17:30 UTC/GMT) and will feature performances and presentations by internationally renowned artists and celebrities. 

The highlight of the Opening Ceremony will be the Parade of Athletes during which every Special Olympics delegation will march into Athens’ historic Kallimarmaron Panthinaikon Olympic Stadium – site of the first Olympic Games of the modern era – each team led by a sign bearer wearing traditional Greek costume.

The athletes and spectators will be entertained by legendary singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder, singing sensation Alkistis Protopsalti, tenor Vittorio Grigolo, tenor Mario Frangoulis and recording artist Vanessa Williams will host the ceremony, while actress Zhang Ziyi and author Maria Menounos will make special presentations.

These Special Olympics World Games are uniting the world in Athens, Greece and will be 10 days of sports excitement with various community building events throughout.  Tens of thousands of athletes, families, friends, sponsors, and spectators have traveled to Greece for the World Games.

About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect worldwide. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics movement has grown from a few hundred athletes to more than 3.7 million athletes in over 170 countries in all regions of the world, providing year-round sports training, athletic competition and other related programs.  Special Olympics now takes place every day, changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in places like China and from regions like the Middle East to the community playgrounds and ball fields in every small neighborhood’s backyard.  Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy and friendship. Visit Special Olympics at http://www.specialolympics.org/.