Happy DSAM 2020, Day 20 SYA REASON TO CELEBRATE Down Syndrome Awareness Month! The GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome© was published today in
JAMA! Join our authors' webinar Wed Oct 21 and access this game-changing new resource.
To access the Global Guideline, visit: https://bit.ly/34cghKE
To register for our webinar, visit: https://bit.ly/3dJfuEf
THANK YOU to our authors from
Advocate Health Care
in Chicago,
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University,
University of Kansas Medical Center,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and
Denver Health
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus SOM.

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Day 13.  
You can make a difference for the Nebraska Down Syndrome Community while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14.
​Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/81-3806472 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Down Syndrome Advocates in Action Nebraska..  Click on the photo below to start shopping now!
​#DSAM2020 #dsaane #dsadvocates

Down syndrome advocates in Action celebrates individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, across the state.  #dsaane #dsam2020 #theluckyfew #downsyndromeadvocate

Happy Down syndrome awareness month, Day 8.  Today we will be dispelling a myth.  Adults with Down syndrome are not “perpetual children,” they are adults, and they happen to have Down syndrome.  They are not always happy and they experience a full range of emotions.  However, 97% of individuals with Down syndrome are happy with with their lives.  Maybe we could learn something from that.  
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We have so enjoyed getting to know many adults during our Afternoon Club virtually meetings every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm.  Mondays are just for the girls, Wednesday are just guys and Fridays are for anyone. While this club is for individuals of any age, our regular members are mostly young adults.  They have some very lively conversations and enjoy many of the same things as their peers.    One of the great things about getting together virtually means that anyone across the state is welcome to join us.  Tomorrow at the Friday afternoon club we are going to work out together.  Email us at info@dsaane.org to request the zoom link to this event.  We will visit for about 20 minutes then complete a 20 minute workout.  The intensity of the workout is up to the participant.  You can go all in or make it a much lighter work out..  What a great way to start the weekend and to practice and get in shape for the Big 10 Walking Challenge starting soon.   We hope you can join us!
#dsam2020 #dsaane #downsyndromeawareness #downsyndromeadvocate

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Day 7.  We love being able to let every individual with Down syndrome shine during Down syndrome awareness month.  Our poster campaign offers a free awareness poster to anyone in Nebraska with Down syndrome.  Additional posters can be purchased at our cost.  For on how you can still get your poster, please use this link.  

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Day 6. 
​Did you know that one of the best ways to raise awareness during October, (and really all year long) is to wear Down syndrome awareness apparel and accessories, and to use Down syndrome awareness items in your everyday lives? 
Did you also know that there are quite a few local families her in Nebraska that make and sell Down syndrome related items? 
It is always better to support local businesses, and often these sales also benefit the Nebraska Down syndrome community.  We also know that many of the craft mom's listed would be able to do custom items if you wanted to work with them to create something. just for you.  If you are a self advocate or if you have a business or fundraiser where you offer Nebraska made Down syndrome awareness items, please let us know so we can add you to this post.  Each photo above is linked to the website or Facebook page for you to use to find out more information.  Just click on the photo to see more.