Understanding Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis of Down Syndrome from the Health Professional and Advocacy Community Perspectives
June 24, 2009. The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) are pleased to share the results of an historic first meeting which brought representatives of five organizations (NDSS, NDSC, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Medical Genetics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors) together to discuss prenatal screening and diagnosis as related to Down syndrome. The University of South Carolina's Genetic Counseling Program and Center for Disability Resources hosted a meeting of these medical and advocacy organizations. The two-day roundtable discussion resulted in a consensus document: "Toward Concurrence: Understanding Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis of Down Syndrome from the Health Professional and Advocacy Community Perspectives."
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Toys“R”Us Unveils Annual Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids
Toys“R”Us, Inc. announced the release of the 2009 Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, an easy-to-use toy selection guide that matches specific skill sets with a wide range of everyday playthings. Released annually, this complimentary resource will be available in Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores nationwide and online, in English and Spanish, at Toysrus.com/DifferentlyAbled. Whoopi Goldberg, mother and grandmother, Oscar®, Tony, GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-Winner and child advocate, is featured on the cover along with Grace Kurowski, a five-year-old girl from Skillman, NJ.
New this year, the Guide features a special section dedicated to providing critical safety tips to help parents and caregivers avoid playtime injuries. While the 2009 edition includes updated features and an enhanced website, the fundamental elements that remain family favorites year after year, like the recognizable skill-building icons, still appear in this beloved resource. Learn more
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