Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress

Description

Vision

The MDSC wants to be recognized by people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large as the preeminent organization in Massachusetts for information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome.

Purposes

• To ensure that expectant families receive accurate and up-to-date information and desired supports.

• To better educate the public in Massachusetts about the possibilities and potential of all people with Down syndrome.

• To enable networking, social/friendship opportunities and direct supports for all people with Down syndrome and their families in Massachusetts.

• To advocate that all individuals with Down syndrome in Massachusetts have high quality education, which includes transition planning.

• To educate our stakeholders through a clearinghouse of information and resources related to Down syndrome in Massachusetts

• To advocate for improved systemic change and policy in issues such as community inclusion and employment for adults with Down syndrome.

• To empower all people with Down syndrome to become effective self-advocates.

• To advocate for all individuals with Down syndrome to have access to high quality medical services and research.