COVID-19 & Down Syndrome Collaborative Q&A
We are beyond excited and proud that Down syndrome organizations across the nation collaborated to create a shared message and Q&A on COVID-19 and Down syndrome. You can read the full Q&A here or the abbreviated Q&A here.
Be well and stay safe!
The MVDSA Board & Staff
Ohio Down Syndrome Associations
- Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio
- Down Syndrome Association of the Valley
- Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo
- Down Syndrome Association of of Northeast Ohio
- Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association
- Down Syndrome Association of Cincinnati
Employment Guide
According to the Social Security Administration, there are over 8 million disabled workers in the United States. These workers often face challenges such as stereotyping, discrimination, and a lack of accommodations. Thankfully, there are a variety of legal protections and employment resources available that help people with disabilities overcome these challenges and advance their careers.
In this link, we’ll go over best practices for resume writing, laws that protect you from discrimination, and several other topics that you should know about as a disabled worker.
National Resources
- Global Down Syndrome Foundation
- National Down Syndrome Adoption Network
- National Down Syndrome Congress
- National Down Syndrome Society
- Spread the Word to End the Word
- Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network
- Lettercase.org
- National Association for Down Syndrome
- Down Syndrome Pregnancy.org
Online Resources
Down Syndrome Clinics in Ohio:
- Developmental Pediatrics at Dayton Children's Hospital
- Thomas Center for Down Syndrome at Cincinnati Childrens
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Down Syndrome Clinic
- Adult Down Syndrome Clinic at Nisonger Center
State of Ohio Resources
- The Center for Disability Empowerment
- Children with Medical Handicaps (fka BCMH)
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
- Ohio Department of Health
Help Me Grow and County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (DD):
Auglaize
Champaign
Clark
Darke
Greene
Logan
Mercer
Miami
Montgomery
Preble
Shelby
