NDSS Athlete Team to Run 250+ Miles for Down Syndrome Advocacy

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, proudly announces its official Athlete Team and Run Route for the Run for 3.21, a 250+ mile run from Washington D.C. to New York City. The run will serve as a major fundraiser for NDSS in 2018 and recognition of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. This multi-day adventure kicked off at 6:00 a.m. on March 19 […]

RRTCDD 2018 Health and Wellness Series Webinar

March 15th, 2018  (1pm-2pm CST) Partnering to Transform Healthcare with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Tamar Heller, PhD and Sarah Ailey, PhD, RN, CDDN, APHN-BC) Register Disparities in treatment of people with intellectual disability in health care leads to increased morbidity and mortality and costs, and decreased quality of life. Proactive work for practical, implementable solutions is needed, as well as consensus and action plans on best practices and research and policy agendas. The Partnering […]

American Printing House for the Blind Celebrates 160 Years in Louisville

In celebration of 160 years in business, American Printing House for the Blind invited the community to its anniversary Open House. Louisville is known for manufacturing many products, but even before the Louisville Slugger® bat was created, and bourbon was first bottled, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) was founded in Louisville to develop and produce educational materials and provide services for people who are blind and visually impaired. Since 1858, APH has […]

Fight Your Diabetes And Get Fit In 2018

Now that 2018 is here, you’ve decided that this is the year you’re finally going to better manage your diabetes, starting with that dreaded word: exercise. According to Sheri R. Colberg, PhD, FACSM, if you suffer from diabetes or are at risk for developing the disease, deciding to commit to fitness could be a real lifesaver. That’s why it’s more important than ever that you make sure this resolution sticks. “Considering that more than 29 […]