Down Syndrome Resources:

Inclusion Resources: 

• Inclusion Works Conference Handouts  Click on the links within the agenda.
• Paula Kluth - Queen of Inclusion (in my terms) 
• IDEA 2012 Manual
  
• Arc of Texas

• Learning Program Materials - FREE from DSFoundation of Orange County.  This is an amazing resource for teaching kids with Down syndrome how to read!
• Wright's Law
• Down Syndrome Educational International
• IDEA 2012 Manual
• Love and Learning - Learning method that helps kids (especially with special needs) with reading and learning development

• Welcome to Holland - a wonderful poem/story that compares raising a child with disabilities with an unexpected arrival to Holland - MUST READ OFTEN!
• New Parents Section of DSACT
• Creed of Babies with Down Syndrome
• Down Syndrome - Health Issues
• Awareness of Down Syndrome - Quick Tips
• Hip Helpers - important therapy product for babies/kids with DS
• Talk Tools - Therapy tools for babies/kids with DS

• National Down Syndrome Society
• National Down Syndrome Congress
• Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
• Special Olympics of Texas
• Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County
   

• Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation - PLEASE READ - info on research being conducted to improve quality of life for people w/ DS, specifically from a cognitive perspective. 

• iAdvocate
• iWrite Letters
• Special Words (modeled after the Learning Program Materials)  Presley uses this at school during her reading time
• Voice Cards
• Sentence Builder

• www.rubysrainbow.org - Ruby's Rainbow is a non-profit organization that grants post-secondary educational scholarships to adults with Down syndrome.
• Down Syndrome Resources Online - this is a very inclusive list of many Down syndrome resources, both national and international. (Thanks to Ms. Burke's 8th grade class at Monument Charter School for sharing this site with me!)
• http://www.stservic emovie.com - Amazing video on how an individual with Down syndrome transformed the grocery store he worked at - MUST SEE!
• 321DownStreet.com - Awesome website with Down syndrome awareness apparel and other productsArticles - articles that I've come across and think are worth reading!
• Buddy Walk
• Down Home Ranch
• Life is More Than Winning for Ourselves
• Lives Worth Saving - Organization to assist people with disabilities and their families with getting on a donor transplant list.  It's amazing the discrimination that is out there when it comes to people with disabilities, including not placing a child on a transplant list because they have Down syndrome!
• "Onward, Crispy Shoulders" - this is a book that a sister (Mary Perry) wrote about life in Alaska with her brother who had Down syndrome and their family - he was born in 1945.
• Recommended Readings and Videos
• Sujeet.com - This is such an inspirational site - this is a "MUST SEE"
• The Teachings of Jon - A wonderful and inspiring site - you gotta check this one out
• Typical Friends - An article by Pat Alvarez of PATH

Ross Family Personal Links:

• Jeffrey Ross - Looking to remodel your kitchen, bath, office, etc.????  Jeffrey is the sales manager at Austin Countertops - be sure to check them out!!
• Dr. Robert C. Cowan - My OB/GYN that delivered Presley - he is a wonderful, caring doctor who I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone!
• Pediatric Associates of Austin - Dr. Mirrop is Presley's pediatrician, whom we love!!!!
• Sammy's House - this is where Presley went to school before elementary, and we were SO blessed to have found this wonderful place and director, Isabel Huerta!  I highly recommend it for kids 0-6 with AND without disabilities!
• Team:Hoyt - one of the most inspiring TRUE stories about a father's love for his son - this may change your life!
• www.growinggreenfinancial.com  - Tim's youngest daughter Ruby has Down syndrome. As a financial planner, he helps families like his plan for their unique retirement needs.