2013 'Beyond Our Wildest Dreams' Annual Conference
Empowerment! Saturday, April 20, 2012
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FEATURING CHRIS BURKE AS OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Chris is best known for the four years he spent playing Charles “Corky” Thatcher on the hit ABC-TV show “Life Goes On” and his reoccurring role as Taylor, the angel of faith on the CBS-TV show “Touched By An Angel”.
For More Information about the Self-Advocates Group
Contact the DSAHRC at (518) 738-0020 ext.3726 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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We hope to hear from you soon!
Resources
The DSAHRC has a great Lending Library, with many books and videos that address issues that are important to youth and adults with Down syndrome. You can also find a lot of information on this website under About DS.
The National Down Syndrome Congress website has an extensive section for Self-Advocates, as does the website of the National Down Syndrome Society.
What We Do
Welcome to the Self-Advocates Page!
This section of the DSAHRC website is devoted to individuals ages 16 and older who have Down syndrome. We are an active group that plans and organizes social, educational, and awareness events.
We also have an email list that we use to send out announcements about dances, classes, and other programs. Please join us by contacting the DSAHRC at (518)738-0020 ext.3726 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We hope to hear from you!
Information Packets
Information Packets are available from the Centre du syndrome de Down (DSAHRC) on a variety of topics related to Down syndrome.
If you would like information on any of the listed topics, please contact the DSAHRC at (518) 738-0020 x3726 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Seminars
The Centre du syndrome de Down , Inc. (DSAHRC) holds educational seminars for individuals with Down syndrome, families and professionals.
Read more for a list of Seminars that have been held..
Direct Impact Grants
Sunshine Fund
The Sunshine Fund was established several years ago to provide a gift of treats to our children (any age) when they are hospitalized.
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Aim High Scholarship Program
The Aim High Scholarship was established in 1999 and is administered through the Community Foundation for the Capital District. To date, the Centre du syndrome de Down (DSAHRC) has awarded scholarships of $250 - $2,000 each to ten area high school or college students.
Office and Meeting Space
Our modern office space is available for use by members for a variety of purposes, including seminars, meetings, sibling groups and movie nights. The office has an AV Projector, a projector screen and a large conference table. The multi-media Lending Library is housed at the DSAHRC.
There is also a computer available for use by individuals with Down syndrome and their families.Feel free to browse the Internet for information, or to use the software available in our Lending Library for educational purposes.
Families and Professionals are invited to visit the DSAHRC to see all that we have to offer!
Call us at (518) 738-0020 x3726 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know that you are planning a visit.
Triple Play Playgroup
Triple Play Playgroup is a group of parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers with Down syndrome. For more information about the playgroup, please contact the DSAHRC office at (518) 738-0020 ext.3726 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Support Groups
The Staff at the DSAHRC can assist you in finding the appropriate supports and resources in all areas. We will do our best to provide the help and support you need. To contact the Centre du syndrome de Down , please call (518) 738-0020 x3726 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.