Welcome to our website!
The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan (DSG) is a non-profit parent led, community based support network designed to strengthen, empower and inform families and communities about people with Down syndrome.
We welcome new or expectant parents to our organization and hope you will contact us to offer you support. DSG invites you to learn more about Down syndrome, our programs and services and to get involved. DSG is an organization that supports self-advocates, families, educators and healthcare professionals.
DSG has proudly served the Oakland County and the Southeast Michigan area since 1989. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to contact us. Please check our calendar for the latest listing of meetings, playgroups, events, and more.
June 30th, 2008
NDSS and NDSC Submit Joint Comments to Protect High Academic Expectations For Students with Intellectual Disabilities!
BACKGROUND: NCLB is an important educational law that requires accountability for the academic performance of all students, including students with disabilities. Under NCLB, students with the most significant cognitive disabilities can take assessments on alternate academic achievement standards instead of assessments on grade-level or modified academic achievement standards. All these achievement standards are supposed to be aligned to the grade-level State content standards to ensure high academic expectations. Regulations are issued to provide detailed directions to States on how to implement the statute. First, proposed regulations are issued. Then, following a public comment period, the final regulations are issued. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 20th, 2008
Mark your calendars: Sunday, July 27, 2008
Set-up: 12:00 PM Picnic: 1:00–5:00 PM
Walnut Lake Beach, located at West Hills Middle School, 2601 Lone Pine Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, between Middlebelt and Inkster. (map)
- Food, Friends & Games
- LIFE GUARDS ON DUTY!
- Bathrooms available for changing
- PONTOON RIDES AVAILABLE!
- Friends & family welcome!
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June 20th, 2008
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
You are invited to participate in a study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and the Johns Hopkins University.
Why is this study being done?
To learn more about how caregivers adjust to having a child with Down syndrome (DS). We are interested in hearing from caregivers who may be learning to adjust and also from caregivers who feel well-adjusted.
Who can take part in this study?
You must be 18 years of age or older and must be the primary caregiver for a child with DS. Please fill out only one survey per household.
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June 18th, 2008
Please take a moment to go to http://buddywalk.kintera.org/dsgsemi and register today.
Costs will remain the same at $10 and $25.
Look for your Buddy Walk brochure in the mail in July for more details.
We look forward to having you join us at this very special event!
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