International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association News

Black Friday! Your chance to support IMDSA

Warren Leavens — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 09:22:57 GMT

It's almost Black Friday folks - one of the busiest shopping days of the year! If you guys shop at smile.amazon.com, International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association will get even more AmazonSmile donations. Don’t forget this Black Friday, score deals at smile.amazon.com/ch/42-1533098 and AmazonSmile will donate to International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association.

IMDSA Volunteer Questionnaire

Warren Leavens — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 15:34:42 GMT

We are looking for qualified people to volunteer for our team and expand the scope of our mission! If you’re interested in helping IMDSA and its mission to create awareness and support the greater mosaic Down syndrome community, please complete the questionnaire by following this link.

Current vacancies include:

Secretary
International Vice President
Self Advocate Director
Fundraiser Director

Extra gift from Amazon Smile

Warren Leavens — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:48:39 GMT

To celebrate $100 million donated to AmazonSmile charities they are donating 10 times the usual rate when you make an eligible purchase. That’s right…. Amazon will donate 5% (ten times their usual donation rate) of the purchase price of to IMDSA at no extra cost to you. Offer runs until Nov 2nd

mDs fact file

Warren Leavens — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 08:00:46 GMT

People with mosaic Down syndrome have a mixture of cells. Some have two copies of chromosome 21, and some have three. Mosaic Down syndrome occurs in about 2 percent of all Down syndrome cases. People with mosaic Down syndrome often, but not always, have fewer symptoms of Down syndrome because some cells are normal.

#DownsyndromeAwareness

#RaisingforResearch

Raising for Research Campaign

Warren Leavens — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 11:42:39 GMT

The 3 x $21 Challenge

… start a chain reaction with an impact

There is very little known about mosaic Down syndrome and the only way to discover what mosaic Down syndrome means for each individual is to conduct more research in all areas of mDs. Please help us as we raise unprecedented funds in the name of research.

The challenge to you is to find 3 (or more!) individuals that can give $21 in the name of research. Once they accept, you then pass the challenge down to them and remind them to challenge their friends to challenge others. It is quite simple and potentially game-changing!

Save the Date: September 1st through October 31^st

Hello, nice to meet you

Warren Leavens — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 17:05:41 GMT

We’d like you to meet…. Ella!

Ella recently turned 9, in May and lives in Birmingham, UK

Ella having mDs means: determination, exceeding expectations, setting new challenges.

Ella enjoys life, she is full of character and has many interests. She dances at the local dance school, Free- Style, Tap and Ballet.

Ella attends swimming lessons and has achieved 50 meters.

Ella is a sociable child, loves being with children and attends her local Brownies group.

Ella's enthusiasm for performance has helped with her social skills and confidence. She goes to a Musical Theatre group which she adores. In July they are performing in Theatre , Bugsy Malone. Ella is fully involved and busy rehearsing as 'an auditionee', 'paperboy' and ' a 'down and out'.

Her zest for being in front of the camera has lead to her greatest achievement, receiving a Modelling Contract in the UK. Ella sees herself as a Model in the future and hopes to break down negative attitudes towards people with "hidden disabilities".

At a young age of 9, Ella has demonstrated that a disability doesn't determine who you are. Ella wants all children to see ABILITY in disABILITY!

If you or a loved one with mDs would like to feature in Hello, nice to meet you please get in touch here.

mDs Press May 2018

Warren Leavens — Thu, 03 May 2018 13:51:02 GMT

mDs Press, your newsletter from IMDSA

Uniting Unique People in a Unique World

mDs Press!

May 2018 / Mayo de 2018

Awareness Campaign 2018

Campaña de concientización 2018

A huge THANK YOU to everyone for the wonderful support you’ve shown us with this year’s Awareness Campaign. What a fabulous collection of photographs with some truly wonderful individuals – an inspiration to us all! With more than 45 families involved this year it has been the most successful campaign to date and there just aren't enough words to explain our gratitude to those that took part. We can't wait to see what next year brings!

If you’ve enjoyed the campaign please help us to further our mission of spreading awareness and connecting families by donating a little something at www.IMDSA.org/donate

Queremos enviar un enorme agradecimiento a cada persona que nos brindo su apoyo para la campaña de concientización de este año. Que fabulosa colección de fotografías de personas maravillosas, una inspiración para todos nosotros!! Con mas de 45 familias tomando parte este año ha sido la campaña mas exitosa hasta la fecha y no hay palabras suficientes para expresar nuestra gratitud a todos los que tomaron parte. No podemos esperar a ver lo que el próximo año nos brindará.

Si usted disfruto de esta campaña, por favor ayúdenos en nuestra meta de informar, concientizar y conectar familias, envíe sus donaciones a www.IMDSA.org/donate

Research and Retreat Weekend 2018

Fin de semana de Retiro e Investigación 2018

You've all heard about the brilliant IMDSA R&R weekends, well this year they are set to be even better! IMDSA and IDSC are teaming up and bringing our events together. So this year, IMDSA's Research and Retreat weekend will also be IDSC's event in Cincinnati! We are very excited about this! It's August 9-12 at the Cincinnati (Mason) Great Wolf Lodge. We hope you can stop by.

Todos hemos escuchado de los brillantes fines de semana de R & I, bueno, el próximo año será aún mejor! La IMDSA y la IDSC se han unido para llevar este evento a cabo conjuntamente. De esta manera el próximo año, el fin de semana de retiro e investigación también será el evento de la IDSC en Cincinnati!! Estamos muy emocionados respecto a esto! será del 9 al 12 de Agosto en el Great Wolf Lodge de Cincinnati (Mason). Esperamos que puedan acompañarnos.

Below you will find the details on our group trip including important information and instructions on how to make your family’s reservation.

Here is the key information. Please be sure to take note of the time sensitive dates.

Registration: $135.00 for a family and $65.00 for an individual
Our Group Name is: INTERNATIONAL MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Our Group Date (s) is: August 9th-11th 2018
Our Group Code is: #1808IMDS
Our Room Styles are: FAMILY SUITES – Each room can accommodate up to 6 people and includes passes to the waterpark.
Our Group Rate is: $179.99 + tax per night
All reservations must be guaranteed with a first night room deposit.
Our Reservation Cut Off Date is: JULY 8, 2018

Be advised there are a limited amount of rooms held for our group and are available on a first come basis. Rooms booked after our group allotment has been reached, or after our cut-off date are subject to availability and our rate may no longer apply. To ensure availability, book as soon as possible.

We only have a very limited number of rooms blocked at the room rate of $179.99 a night! Don’t delay, book your rooms today!

To make your family’s reservation:

Call Great Wolf Lodge’s Reservation Center at: 1-866-954-9653
Provide the reservationist our group code: #1808IMDS
Importantly: all reservations MUST be made by: 07-08-2018

Abajo encontrará los detallesde nuestro viaje incluyendo importante información e instrucciones de cómohacer su reservación familiar.

Esta es la informaciónimportante, por favor tome nota de las fechas clave.

Inscripción:$135.00 POR FAMILIA Y $65 por persona.
El nombre de nuestrogrupo es: INTERNATIONAL MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
La fecha denuestro grupo es: Agosto del 9 al 11 de 2018
El código denuestro grupo es: #1808IMDS
El tipo dehabitación a escoger: SUITE FAMILIAR-Cada cuarto puede acomodar hasta 6personas e incluye pases al parque acuático
La tarifa degrupo es: $179.99 + impuestos
Todas lasreservaciones se deben garantizar con un depósito por el valor de una noche.
La fechalímite para reservar es: Julio 8, 2018

Tenga en cuenta que hayun número limitado de habitaciones reservados para nuestro grupo y estándisponibles a los primeros que reserven. Las habitaciones reservadas después de que el cupo de nuestro grupo sellene o después de la fecha limite estarán sujetas a disponibilidad y la tarifa especial puede no aplicar. Paraasegurar la disponibilidad, reserve cuanto antes.

Solamente tenemos pocashabitaciones con una tarifa asegurada de $179.99 por noche! Haga su reserva hoy,no se tarde más!

Para hacer su reservaciónfamiliar:

Llame alcentro de reservaciones del Great Wolf Lodge al 1-866-954-9653
Utilice elcódigo dedicado a nuestro grupo: #1808IMDS
Importante:Todas las reservaciones deben hacerse antes del 8 de julio de 2018.

Depression, Stress, and Down Syndrome

A Multi-method Approach to Assessment

A Research Project by Ruth Brown, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University

The International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association is excited to announce the launch of a new research project focused on stress and depression in people with mosaic Down syndrome. The project is the work of Ruth Brown, PhD, a Research Associate at Virginia Commonwealth University. The results of this study will help families and individuals obtain correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment which would otherwise go undetected.

Dr. Ruth Brown

When asked about her work Ruth said, “I attended my first IMDSA research retreat weekend in 2013 at the invitation of Dr. Jackson-Cook, and shortly after we began developing a grant proposal to study stress and depression with people with mosaic and full Down syndrome. I’m so pleased that after years of perseverance and the continued support of the IMDSA, the project has finally been fully funded! I'm also excited to work with some really great people on the project, including Drs. Colleen Jackson-Cook, Ananda Amstadter, and George Capone.

My motivation for this project stems from previous research that shows that people with Down syndrome are more likely to experience stress and depression than the general population, but are less likely to be properly diagnosed and receive appropriate treatment. The goals of this study are to improve existing patient-report tools for screening and diagnosing stress and depression for use with people with mosaic and full Down syndrome and to see if we can identify biological markers of stress and depression. Improving the identification of stress and the diagnosis of depression is vital to improve the state of research and treatment of mental health of people with Down syndrome.

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you at a future IMDSA Research Retreat!”

Ruth Brown has been a long-time supporter and friend of IMDSA and we are delighted that she has successfully secured the funding to make this study a reality. Ruth will be able to start collecting new data at this year's Research and Retreat Weekend in Ohio.

Family Connect Group - Volunteers needed!

Necesitamos voluntarios para el grupo de Conexión Familiar!

Here at IMDSA we know just how hard it is to find someone to connect with whose lives have been touch with mDs and that's why we have our Family Connect program. The program allows you to connect with other families that live in your area, to chat, to share experiences and to grow together. We are looking for volunteers to help further this aim and would love to expand our program. You’ll be given lots of support from the IMDSA team and can take things a step at a time so there really is nothing to fear if you get involved. If you’re interested in taking part please get I touch by clicking here.

Aquí en la IMDSA sabemos qué difícil es encontrar y contactarse con alguien cuya vida ha sido alcanzada con el síndrome de Down Mosaico y esa es la razón del programa de Conexión Familiar. El programa le permite conectarse con otras familias que viven en su área para conversar, compartir experiencias y crecer juntos. Estamos en la búsqueda de voluntarios para ayudar más profundamente a alcanzar nuestras metas en la expansión del programa. Recibirán un apoyo total de parte del equipo de la IMDSA para poder así llevar las cosas paso a paso, por lo que no hay realmente nada de que deban preocuparse si se involucran. Si está interesado en formar parte, por favor póngase en contacto haciendo clic aquí.

Self-Advocate Leadership Council

Auto-Defensores, Concilio de liderazgo

The next SALT meeting will be on Saturday, May 12th at 10 a.m. EST.

La próxima reunión de SALT será el sábado, 12 de Mayo a las 10 a.m. EST.

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Pictured above: Micah is modeling our brand new t-shirt! mDs Awareness ribbon, available as a magnet or decal. mDs Euro style car magnet.
Click here to shop online now!

Haga clic aquí para comprar en línea!

Staying in Touch
Permaneciendo en contacto

International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association
PO Box 321, Stow, MA 01775, USA
HOTLINE: 1-855-IMDSA21
http://www.IMDSA.org

Like what we do? Que nos gustaría hacer?

Please support the work the IMDSA does by donating here

Por favor ayude a la IMDSA a seguir trabajando donando aqui

Copyright © 2012 International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association. All rights reserved.
Contact email: president@imdsa.org

Awareness Campaign 2018

Warren Leavens — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:09:42 GMT

IMDSA Awareness Campaign 2018

The 2018 mosaic Down syndrome Awareness Campaign is well under way and we are sure you’ll have all seen the wonderful images published on our Facebook page since the start of March. The campaign will run throughout the month of March to celebrate and raise awareness of World Down Syndrome Day! Thank you to everyone for the support so far; we’ve had 48 wonderful families involved this year and the total keeps growing. If you would like to support the work of IMDSA please like and share our Facebook posts and feel free to donate either cash or volunteer your help.

mDs Press March 2018

Warren Leavens — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:14:17 GMT

mDs Press, your newsletter from IMDSA

Uniting Unique People in a Unique World

mDs Press

March 2018 / Marzo 2018

Awareness Campaign 2018

Campaña de concientización 2018

The 2018 mosaic Down syndrome Awareness Campaign is well under way and I’m sure you’ll have all seen the wonderful images published on our Facebook page since the start of March. The campaign will run throughout the month to celebrate and raise awareness of World Down Syndrome Day!

La campaña de concientización 2018 del síndromede Down mosaico, está en desarrollo y estoy seguro que han visto lasmaravillosas imágenes publicadas en nuestra página de Facebook desde principiosde marzo. La campaña estará en cursodurante todo el mes para celebrar e incrementar la conciencia para el díamundial para el Síndrome de Down!

Research and Retreat Weekend 2018

Fin de semana de Retiro e Investigación 2018

You've all heard about the brilliant IMDSA R&R weekends, well next year they are set to be even better! IMDSA and IDSC are teaming up and bringing our events together. So next year, IMDSA's Research and Retreat weekend will also be IDSC's event in Cincinnati! We are very excited about this! It's August 9-12 at the Cincinnati (Mason) Great Wolf Lodge. We hope you can stop by.

Below you will find the details on our group trip including important information and instructions on how to make your family’s reservation.

Here is the key information. Please be sure to take note of the time sensitive dates.

Registration: $135.00 for a family and $65.00 for an individual
Our Group Name is: INTERNATIONAL MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Our Group Date (s) is: August 9th-11th 2018
Our Group Code is: #1808IMDS
Our Room Styles are: FAMILY SUITES – Each room can accommodate up to 6 people and includes passes to the waterpark.
Our Group Rate is: $179.99 + tax per night
All reservations must be guaranteed with a first night room deposit.
Our Reservation Cut Off Date is: JULY 8, 2018

We only have a very limited number of rooms blocked at the room rate of $179.99 a night! Don’t delay, book your rooms today!

To make your family’s reservation:

Call Great Wolf Lodge’s Reservation Center at: 1-866-954-9653
Provide the reservationist our group code: #1808IMDS
Importantly: all reservations MUST be made by: 07-08-2018

Abajo encontrará los detallesde nuestro viaje incluyendo importante información e instrucciones de cómohacer su reservación familiar.

Esta es la informaciónimportante, por favor tome nota de las fechas clave.

Inscripción:$135.00 POR FAMILIA Y $65 por persona.
El nombre de nuestrogrupo es: INTERNATIONAL MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
La fecha denuestro grupo es: Agosto del 9 al 11 de 2018
El código denuestro grupo es: #1808IMDS
El tipo dehabitación a escoger: SUITE FAMILIAR-Cada cuarto puede acomodar hasta 6personas e incluye pases al parque acuático
La tarifa degrupo es: $179.99 + impuestos
Todas lasreservaciones se deben garantizar con un depósito por el valor de una noche.
La fechalímite para reservar es: Julio 8, 2018

Solamente tenemos pocashabitaciones con una tarifa asegurada de $179.99 por noche! Haga su reserva hoy,no se tarde más!

Para hacer su reservaciónfamiliar:

Llame alcentro de reservaciones del Great Wolf Lodge al 1-866-954-9653
Utilice elcódigo dedicado a nuestro grupo: #1808IMDS
Importante:Todas las reservaciones deben hacerse antes del 8 de julio de 2018.

Family Connect Group - Volunteers needed!

Necesitamos voluntarios para el grupo de Conexión Familiar!

Self-Advocate Leadership Council

Auto-Defensores, Concilio de liderazgo

The next SALT meeting will be on Saturday, April 14th at 10 a.m. EST.

La próxima reunión de SALT será el sábado, 14 de abril a las 10 a.m. EST.

IMDSA Swag Store!

Staying in Touch
Permaneciendo en contacto

International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association
PO Box 321, Stow, MA 01775, USA
HOTLINE: 1-855-IMDSA21
http://www.IMDSA.org

Like what we do? Que nos gustaría hacer?

Please support the work the IMDSA does by donating here

Por favor ayude a la IMDSA a seguir trabajando donando aqui

Copyright © 2012 International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association. All rights reserved.
Contact email: president@imdsa.org

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mDs Press February 2018

Warren Leavens — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:26:04 GMT

mDs Press, your newsletter from IMDSA

Uniting Unique People in a Unique World

mDs Press

December 2017 / Diciembre de 2017

Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2018 from everyone at IMDSA

Thanks for all your support this year

Felices fiestas y nuestros mejores deseos para el 2018 de parte de todos los que formamos parte de la IMDSA

Gracias a todos por su apoyo durante este año.

Research and Retreat Weekend 2018

Fin de semana de Retiro e Investigación 2018

You've all heard about the brilliant IMDSA R&R weekends, well next year they are set to be even better! IMDSA and IDSC are teaming up and bringing our events together. So next year, IMDSA's Research and Retreat weekend will also be IDSC's event in Cincinnati! We are very excited about this! It's August 9-12 at the Cincinnati (Mason) Great Wolf Lodge. We hope you can stop by.

Below you will find the details on our group trip including important information and instructions on how to make your family’s reservation.

Here is the key information. Please be sure to take note of the time sensitive dates.

Registration: $100.00 for a family and $55.00 for an individual
Our Group Name is: INTERNATIONAL MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Our Group Date (s) is: August 9th-11th 2018
Our Group Code is: #1808IMDS
Our Room Styles are: FAMILY SUITES – Each room can accommodate up to 6 people and includes passes to the waterpark.
Our Group Rate is: $179.99 + tax per night
All reservations must be guaranteed with a first night room deposit.
Our Reservation Cut Off Date is: JULY 8, 2018

We only have a very limited number of rooms blocked at the room rate of $179.99 a night! Don’t delay, book your rooms today!

To make your family’s reservation:

Call Great Wolf Lodge’s Reservation Center at: 1-800-954-9653
Provide the reservationist our group code: #1808IMDS
Importantly: all reservations MUST be made by: 07-08-2018

Abajo encontrará los detallesde nuestro viaje incluyendo importante información e instrucciones de cómohacer su reservación familiar.

Esta es la informaciónimportante, por favor tome nota de las fechas clave.

Inscripción:$100.00 POR FAMILIA Y $55 por persona.
El nombre de nuestrogrupo es: INTERNATIONAL MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
La fecha denuestro grupo es: Agosto del 9 al 11 de 2018
El código denuestro grupo es: #1808IMDS
El tipo dehabitación a escoger: SUITE FAMILIAR-Cada cuarto puede acomodar hasta 6personas e incluye pases al parque acuático
La tarifa degrupo es: $179.99 + impuestos
Todas lasreservaciones se deben garantizar con un depósito por el valor de una noche.
La fechalímite para reservar es: Julio 8, 2018

Solamente tenemos pocashabitaciones con una tarifa asegurada de $179.99 por noche! Haga su reserva hoy,no se tarde más!

Para hacer su reservaciónfamiliar:

Llame alcentro de reservaciones del Great Wolf Lodge al 1-800-954-9653
Utilice elcódigo dedicado a nuestro grupo: #1808IMDS
Importante:Todas las reservaciones deben hacerse antes del 8 de julio de 2018.

Family Connect Group - Volunteers needed!

Necesitamos voluntarios para el grupo de Conexión Familiar!

Self-Advocate Leadership Council

Auto-Defensores, Concilio de liderazgo

The next SALT meeting will be on Saturday, December 9th at 10am EST 10 am EST.

La próxima reunión de SALT será el sábado, 9 de diciembre a las 10 a.m. EST 10 a.m. EST.

New Website

Our new website is currently under construction. Please keep an eye on Facebook and our regular newsletter for updates.

Nuestro Nuevo sitio está en construcción. Por favor este atento anuestra página de facebook y nuestro boletín para mas noticias y detalles.

IMDSA Swag Store!

Staying in Touch
Permaneciendo en contacto

International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association
PO Box 321, Stow, MA 01775, USA
HOTLINE: 1-855-IMDSA21
http://www.IMDSA.org

Like what we do? Que nos gustaría hacer?

Please support the work the IMDSA does by donating here

US Health Care Reform

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:04:22 GMT

IMDSA Position Statement on US Health Care Reform

People First Language

Sat, 09 May 2009 10:00:40 GMT

The National Down Syndrome Congress and National Down Syndrome Society

released a press statement in regard to People First Language in hopes to educate

the media more about Down syndrome since the resent appointment of Sarah Palin

for US Republican Presidential nominee John McCain.

International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association stands with NDSC and NDSS in

these positions and encourages all individuals throughout the community to use

People First Language at all times.

Read Release Here

Mystery Diagnosis

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Three Year Old is Diagnosed With Two Mysterious Conditions
Franklin, TX 3,April 2009 For Immediate Release-- On 6, April 2009 at 10pm EST, American's Discovery Health Channel's Mystery Diagnosis will air a story concerning a family who had two mystery diagnosis in one.

2 yr old, Hannah Hannum began getting unexplained bruises throughout her body while exhibiting increasing infections that were easily explained away with childhood illness. Her mother Holly Hannum continually brought her concerns to her doctor, but it was not until young Hannah became lethargic that doctors took notice.
Just days before Hannah's 3rd birthday, she was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia-Myelodysplastic syndrome.(MDS) Although children with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of developing this, and other forms of Leukemia, young Hannah was not diagnosed with Down syndrome, so therefore the cause of the Leukemia was unknown. "We spent the next few months in and out of The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHOP) with blood and platelet transfusions , chemotherapy stays then home to recover and back for more chemotherapy and remain for her counts to recover." recants Holly Hannum "Then we began looking for bone marrow matches to give Hannah a transfusion."

In preparing for the bone marrow transplant, The oncology team at CHOP discovered not only the mystery behind Hannah's rare Leukemia, but also an almost fatal mistake in their treatment protocol. Hannum was diagnosed with mosaic Down syndrome . Mosaic Down syndrome occurs when a percentage of the cells have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome and the remaining cells are unaffected. Because individuals with mosaic Down syndrome have a percentage of these extra chromosomes, they are at risk for the same health problems that may occur in those with Down syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome who have Leukemia are treated with a different protocol than those without this extra chromosome. When using the same chemotherapy treatments, the levels are considered toxic to the body and many patients will die with the wrong treatment. "It is fundamentally important to identify those with AML/MDS who have mild or normal phenotypes associated with DS for clinical diagnosis and management" The CHOP oncology team reported. Kristy Colvin, president of International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (IMDSA), expressed her enthusiasm on the upcoming Mystery Diagnosis episode. "We at IMDSA are excited about the airing of this show. Mosaic Down syndrome is quite often undiagnosed and the average age for this diagnosis is 1-4 yrs. We hope that with this episode many more will get diagnosed to help with not only developmental delays, but more importantly the health risks associated with mosaic Down syndrome."
Because people with mosaic Down syndrome often do not exhibit the physical features associated with Down syndrome individuals often go throughout their adulthood unaware of this chromosome anomaly. A blood and/or skin test is required to discover these extra chromosomes and IMDSA recommends that at least 100 cells are analyzed to discover the two cell lines, instead of the typical testing that only analyzes 2-5 cells.
Check your local listings for all times of Discovery Health's Mystery Diagnosis episode "Black and Blue Baby" International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (IMDSA) provides support, information and research for those affected by mosaic Down syndrome throughout the world.

Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:50:53 GMT

Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act

IMDSA Position on Movie "Tropic Thunder"

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:06:06 GMT

IMDSA

PO Box 1052

Franklin TX 77856

979-828-4177

www.imdsa.org

For Immediate Release: August 11, 2008

Franklin TX: International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association stands united with all

disability organizations in the United States concerning the boycott of the film “Tropic Thunder” to be released in theaters Wednesday Aug. 13, 2008.

“Tropic Thunder” is a big-budget, R-rated summer comedy made by DreamWorks/Paramount and directed and co-written by Ben Stiller, who also stars. The movie plot centers around a group of pampered actors who are lost in the jungle while making a war movie. Stiller’s character, Tugg Speedman, is presented as a fading action hero who earlier failed in his bid for Oscar glory while portraying Simple Jack, a character with an intellectual disability. Speedman’s portrayal of Simple Jack is featured as a movie within the movie.

A conversation in the film between actors Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr., use the word “retarded”, “retard” and the phrase “go full retard” in the movie over sixteen times.

In response to language and scenes degrading to those with cognitive disabilities a national coalition of disability advocacy groups met last Wednesday, Aug 8 with DreamWorks to discuss their concerns.

Gail Williamson of the Down syndrome Association of Los Angeles was one of the

representatives in this meeting. “People with Down syndrome are easy targets everyday while just minding their own business because their face announces their disability. I can imagine my own son being called “Simple Jack” or “Full Retard” by someone “vulgar” as my son Blair who has DS refers to people who use this language.” Said Williamson.

The national coalition of disability advocacy groups object to the frequent use of the word “retard” in “Tropic Thunder” and its promotional materials. Early promotion of the film described Simple Jack as a “retard” and an elaborate DreamWorks marketing website that was taken down last week in response to complaints carried the tagline “Once upon a time … There was a retard.”

Although DreamWorks agreed to take the scenes of “Simple Jack” from their trailers, the words used in the film will still be present upon the release of this film Wednesday Aug 13.

Kristy Colvin, president of International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (IMDSA) joins with this nationwide boycott. “Words such as these used in this film allow for others to bully those with developmental disabilities.” Said Colvin “DreamWorks must understand that words do hurt and to use these words and portray a character with developmental disabilities in this manner is not only highly offensive, but also sends a message to the community that people with disabilities do not matter.”

International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association stands with thousands of others who plan to picket this film on Wednesday in hopes to send a message to the community that words such as these are offensive to the disability communities and will not be tolerated.

Christi and Austins Engagement Notice

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:12:43 GMT

Christi and Austins Engagement Notice

Thanks Mum Judie for Sharing...Congratulations Guys!!!!!

"Pass It On"

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:29:24 GMT

Catholic New York - "Pass it On" - February 28, 2008

'Pass It On' Students at Mahopac school turn small sums into big lesson on giving ~ By JULIANN DosSANTOS

When a fifth-grade teacher at St. John the Evangelist School in Mahopac gave each student in her class $10, she showed them more than the value of a dollar.

The teacher, Mrs. Valerie Nicholls, gave each of the 20 students in her class $10, and an assignment-do something for a needy cause. "I want them to realize how important stewardship is for later on in life," she said.

The ongoing project is called "Pass-It-On."

One student wrote a letter to Build-A-Bear, and received a box of bears, which she then donated to Birthright, an organization for single mothers and mothers in need.

Another student sold "dress down days" and raised $775 to donate to the Mosaic Down Syndrome Association .

Yet another sold chocolate lollipops for Valentine's Day and donated more than $300 to the American Heart Association .

Two students, Matt Witkowsky and Jarett Rooney, held a coat drive for Open Arms homeless shelter in White Plains. They collected 293 coats for men and women. "We picked coats because it was going to be really cold in the winter," Matt said. The two students asked for donations around their neighborhood, at their school and church, and at the local chiropractor.

They also received some $100 in donations for the shelter. "I learned that not only do you have to do this for a project, you can do it and do it all your life and pass it on like the project says," Matt said. "We had a really fun time doing the project and it was really nice because we got to help others and do really nice things," he said of his class.

Mrs. Nicholls told CNY that the response from the students was overwhelming. Students were responsible for taking charge of the project on their own. They wrote letters to various organizations and came up with projects they could do on their own. "They were so enthusiastic," she said. Principal Paul Henshaw said, "As a school we are trying to get the kids to think more of service to others. We appreciate their creativity for coming up with concepts that they could manage." Mrs. Nicholls said she came up with the idea after watching an episode of "Oprah" on which each person was given $1,000. From there, she said, the idea just took off. "It's unbelievable how generous people are and how the children came up with all these ideas," she said.

"They've really done a great job."

Buddy Walk 2007

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:24:14 GMT

Local News Cincinnati.Com » Community Press & Recorder » Annual Buddy Walk is Saturday Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Get your walking shoes on for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati's sixth annual Buddy Walk.

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati's Buddy Walk (DSAGC) will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Newport on the Levee, a local family entertainment complex.

It is a one mile walk and the community is welcome to participate in this event.

This year, there is a new partner in town walking for awareness and fund raising for two research scholarships.

International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (IMDSA) will partner for the first time with DSAGC and walk under the name "Team Mosaic." IMDSA is a non-profit organization designed to provide support, information and research to those touched by mosaic Down syndrome. Mosaic Down syndrome is a rare form of Down syndrome where a percentage of cells have the extra 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome and the remaining cells are unaffected. About 100 to 200 individuals are born in America each year with mosaic Down syndrome. Because of the rarity of this birth defect, there is very little known about it or how it can affect an individual.

"Since our members are spread across the world, it is difficult for us to have a large fund-raising event. The best idea seemed to be to collaborate with an organization that already had an established fund raiser. Since the research we will sponsor also benefits those with Down syndrome, we looked to DSAGC and its well-known Buddy Walk," said IMDSA research chair Kristen Lipscomb Sund.

"Our goal is to raise money for two $500 scholarships to support master's level research projects on mosaic Down syndrome/Down syndrome," she said.

Last year alone, more than $6.5 million was raised nationwide for local and national education, research and advocacy programs through the Buddy Walk program.

IMDSA invites everyone to become a part of Team Mosaic. For more information on how you can become a walker for the team or become a "Virtual Walker," visit IMDSA's Web site www.imdsa.com and click on Buddy Walk or give IMDSA a call at: 1-888-MDS-LINK. All financial donations are tax deductible and can be sent online or by mail to: IMDSA, P.O. Box 1052,

Franklin, TX 77856.

IMDSA will give a portion of all donations to the DSAGC for their generosity in letting them join the walk. For more information on the 2007 DSAGC Buddy Walk go to buddywalk.kintera.org

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