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X-WR-CALDESC:The Down Syndrome Education Series (DSES) is a monthly educati
 onal seminar for families of children with Down syndrome\, designed to con
 nect parents with information that will positively impact the education an
 d well-being of their child.\n\nSpeaker - Amy Allison\, Chief Operating Of
 ficer\, Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City \n\nDown Syndrome 101 f
 or Educators \nIn this presentation\, Amy Allison will discuss the unique 
 learning styles of individuals with Down syndrome along with specific trai
 ts that may help you improve the learning environment and interaction with
  individuals with Down syndrome in your community.  This presentation will
  demonstrate how your school and district can maximize your interactions\,
  instruction and understanding of students so that everyone succeeds.  By 
 having an overall better understanding of Down syndrome\, you will be able
  to help your students reach their full potential and help others in your 
 school / classroom benefit from this experience.  \n\nDS 101 for Educators
  will cover the following topics: \n· Common medical issues related to Dow
 n syndrome\n· Communication issues and strategies for success\n· How to im
 prove social skills \n· Processing time and memory issues\n· Benefits of i
 nclusive education\n· Environmental issues which can hamper success\n· Way
 s to adapt the curriculum\n· Peer presentations to increase friendships\n·
  Behavior intervention strategies\n· Preferred teaching methods\n \nDon’t 
 miss this chance to gain a better understanding of how the diagnosis of Do
 wn syndrome affects learning and how you can best support your student. Ti
 me will be allotted to answer attendee questions. \n\nBio - Amy Allison cu
 rrently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Down Syndrome Guild o
 f Greater Kansas City (DSG). DSG\, founded in 1984 by a group of dedicated
  parents of children with Down syndrome\, provides programs and services t
 o improve the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their
  families. DSG serves over 800 families caring for a loved one with Down s
 yndrome in the greater Kansas City area on both sides of the state line.\n
 \nIn addition to her work with DSG\, Amy Allison served as a member of the
  Board of Directors for Down Syndrome Affiliates In Action (DSAIA). In 200
 9\, Amy’s leadership and expertise helped DSAIA organize a conference in W
 ashington DC where more than 300 Down syndrome advocates from 35 states ga
 thered at the U.S. capitol to lobby Capitol Hill. The purpose of this effo
 rt was to seek federal funds to help spread accurate information about pre
 natally diagnosed disabilities and to raise additional support for Down sy
 ndrome related causes.\n\nAmy received a double bachelor’s degree in psych
 ology and sociology from Brigham Young University.\n\n\n*Registration clos
 es Monday\, September 17th at 10am. Please email Leah at janke@dsamidlands
 .org if you miss the deadline and would like to attend. \n**Childcare is n
 ot provided.  With the exception of infants\, we request that you refrain 
 from bringing children to this event.
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DESCRIPTION:The Down Syndrome Education Series (DSES) is a monthly educatio
 nal seminar for families of children with Down syndrome\, designed to conn
 ect parents with information that will positively impact the education and
  well-being of their child.\n\nSpeaker - Amy Allison\, Chief Operating Off
 icer\, Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City \n\nDown Syndrome 101 fo
 r Educators \nIn this presentation\, Amy Allison will discuss the unique l
 earning styles of individuals with Down syndrome along with specific trait
 s that may help you improve the learning environment and interaction with 
 individuals with Down syndrome in your community.  This presentation will 
 demonstrate how your school and district can maximize your interactions\, 
 instruction and understanding of students so that everyone succeeds.  By h
 aving an overall better understanding of Down syndrome\, you will be able 
 to help your students reach their full potential and help others in your s
 chool / classroom benefit from this experience.  \n\nDS 101 for Educators 
 will cover the following topics: \n· Common medical issues related to Down
  syndrome\n· Communication issues and strategies for success\n· How to imp
 rove social skills \n· Processing time and memory issues\n· Benefits of in
 clusive education\n· Environmental issues which can hamper success\n· Ways
  to adapt the curriculum\n· Peer presentations to increase friendships\n· 
 Behavior intervention strategies\n· Preferred teaching methods\n \nDon’t m
 iss this chance to gain a better understanding of how the diagnosis of Dow
 n syndrome affects learning and how you can best support your student. Tim
 e will be allotted to answer attendee questions. \n\nBio - Amy Allison cur
 rently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Down Syndrome Guild of
  Greater Kansas City (DSG). DSG\, founded in 1984 by a group of dedicated 
 parents of children with Down syndrome\, provides programs and services to
  improve the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their 
 families. DSG serves over 800 families caring for a loved one with Down sy
 ndrome in the greater Kansas City area on both sides of the state line.\n
 \nIn addition to her work with DSG\, Amy Allison served as a member of the
  Board of Directors for Down Syndrome Affiliates In Action (DSAIA). In 200
 9\, Amy’s leadership and expertise helped DSAIA organize a conference in W
 ashington DC where more than 300 Down syndrome advocates from 35 states ga
 thered at the U.S. capitol to lobby Capitol Hill. The purpose of this effo
 rt was to seek federal funds to help spread accurate information about pre
 natally diagnosed disabilities and to raise additional support for Down sy
 ndrome related causes.\n\nAmy received a double bachelor’s degree in psych
 ology and sociology from Brigham Young University.\n\n\n*Registration clos
 es Monday\, September 17th at 10am. Please email Leah at janke@dsamidlands
 .org if you miss the deadline and would like to attend. \n**Childcare is n
 ot provided.  With the exception of infants\, we request that you refrain 
 from bringing children to this event.
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LOCATION:UNO Community Engagement Center Room 231
SUMMARY:DSES - Educator Session - DS 101
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