Mile High Down Syndrome Association

The Linda Crnic Institute is hosting its first annual "essay contest" to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
Middle and High School students in Colorado are encouraged to submit their essays to the Crnic Institute. Deadline for submissions is February 14th, 2012 so get yours in today!
Download the Essay Categories here. [pdf]
Download the Essay Rules here. [pdf]

MHDSA Holiday Party: View pictures with Santa from MHDSA's 2011 Holiday Party

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation asks you to Please join them in their first VIRTUAL MARCH advocating human and civil rights for people who are differently-abled – it will only take you a few seconds! Visit the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and VOTE on your favorite Martin Luther King Jr. quote.

Jeremy Meyer, parent and reporter, brings new prenatal Down syndrome test to light: Life with Down syndrome

303 Magazine's Blogs on MHDSA
Check out an article about Mile High Down Syndrome Association and an article about MHDSA's Holiday Party.

Self Advocate Job Posting
MHDSA is now hiring a self advocate to work in our office two days a week. If you are interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to Mary Ann at maryannb@mhdsa.org Download the job description.

The American Academy of Pediatrics announces updated guidelines for pediatricians treating patients with Down syndrome
Parents, have you been looking for information to share with your pediatrician regarding the medical care of your child? Have you "heard" about a certain test or procedure that you think your child might benefit from and are having a difficult time convincing your pediatrician of the value of such a test/procedure? Do you have difficulty communicating with your doctor about certain medical topics related to your child? Take a look at the AAP Guidelines [pdf] for information that might be helpful to you and your pediatrician. Do NOT ASSUME that your pediatrician has reviewed this, remember; your child is one of many patients they see, help educate them about updated information and resources.

MHDSA is proud to support the research of CSU professors Dr. Fidler and Dr. Daunhauer as they explore the "thinking and doing" of memory related to children with Down syndrome. To learn more on how your child can be a part of this meaningful work download our flyer.