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to the home of the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas!

The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas provides accurate and current information, resources and support for people with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

Vision: People with Down Syndrome — valued and included.

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What's Happening?

May Mom's Escape
Maggiano's in Northpark Mall
May 8  6:30pm
RSVP to Maureen by May 5
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Games & Good Times
Young Adults 19 & Over
May 16  7:00 - 10:00pm
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Teen Bingo & Pizza
Teens 13 to 18
May 17  5:00 - 7:00pm
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Dad's Group
The Londoner, Addison
May 21  6:30 - 8:30pm
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Art Therapy Classes
Fridays June 13 to July 25 (no class July 4)
Children &Teens 7 to 18 years old
Space is limited to 10 students per class
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Social Skills Classes
Tuesdays June 17 to July 22
Teens age 13 to 18 years old
Space is limited to 10 students per class
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S.T.E.P.S. Spring 2008
Supportive Treatment of Eating in Preschoolers
UTD Callier Center for Communication Disorders
Spring Sessions begin January 25
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Classes for Students with Disabilities
Richland Community College
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Mommy & Me Class
Toddlers age 1 to 3 years old
Wednesdays, February 6, 2008 through May 7, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Aaron Family Jewish Community Center
7900 Northaven Road
Dallas, TX 75230
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Research Participants Needed
University of Texas Southwest Medical Center
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In The News

  Read Archived Articles Here

Sessions, Kennedy, McMorris Rodgers, and Holmes Norton Launch Down Syndrome Caucus
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Scrutiny Of Detnton State School Opens Debate About Care
Dallas Morning News Article
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"The Memory Keeper's Daughter"
Premiere Release on Lifetime TV
April 12
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Mainstreamng,  Integration, Inclusion - Is There A Difference?
Article by Kathy Snow of Disability Is Natural
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Austin the Amazing!
Ft. Worth Star Telegram -
Doctors advised Austin Underwood's parents to expect nothing from their Down syndrome baby. Twenty-nine years later; he has proven them wrong. He's been to college, lives independently.
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Highland Park Senior Night Belongs To Special Player
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Sessions Applauds Higher Education Access For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
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Treadmill Training of Infants with Down Syndrome
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NDSC NDSS Condemn Baghdad Bombings
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NIH Develops Down Syndrome Research Plan
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Casey Deegen: Skydiver!
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Local Kids in NDSS 2007 Times Square Video!
Eric Ford and Patrick Park - Look for Eric in the middle, and Patrick toward the end.
Congratulations from the DSG of Dallas!
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From The ARC of Texas: "It's A New IDEA"
The Manual For Parents And Students About Special Education Services In Texas
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Dance Teacher Takes On New Challenge
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A Mother's View of a Word That Wounds: Retard
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Tatiana's Message - "Change The World"
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Americans with Disabilities Act - 17 Years Later
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Expansion of services whittles waiting list for people with disabilities
Some still waiting, but now with more hope.
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NY Times: Prenatal Testing Puts Down Syndrome in Hard Focus
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