Left to right: Dr. Joaquín Espinosa, Dr. Laurie Ryan, Dr. Dennis McGuire, Dr. Mike Rafii, Dr. Peter Bulova, and Dr. Huntington Potter

Engaging Roundtable Discussion

During Global’s Roundtable, speakers talked about the importance, the issues and the milestones in research and medical care for people with Down syndrome. No seats left in the house!
Speakers included: Quincy Jones Award Recipient Megan Bomgaars, and Global scientists & clinicians Dr. Mike Rafii, Dr. Laurie Ryan, Dr. Huntington Potter, Dr. Joaquín Espinosa, Dr. Peter Bulova, and Dr. Dennis McGuire.

Global’s 2019 NDSC Research & Medical Care Roundtable Recap

Left to right: Dr. Vellody and his brother Das present Dr. Joaquin Espinosa with 2019 President’s Award

Global Receives Prestigious President’s Award

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation was honored to accept the prestigious President’s Award at the 2019 NDSC Annual Convention. Presented at the Annual Convention Opening Session, Global was awarded for their dedication to Down syndrome research, their unprecedented advocacy work, and their tremendous positive impact on the Down syndrome community. Global’s longstanding relationship with the National Down Syndrome Congress will continue to flourish and together, they will work to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.

Patricia Winders Honored

The Sie Center for Down Syndrome’s Director of Therapies & Senior Physical Therapist, Pat Winders, won an award for her poster on motor development for children with Down syndrome at the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group Conference held in in Pittsburgh.

Left to right: Dr. Mike Rafii, Dr. Jaoquin Espinosa, Dr. Huntington Potter, and Dr. Laurie Ryan

Captivating Workshops

Global scientists, clinicians, Down syndrome experts, and self-advocates presented thoughtful workshops on everything from aging in adults with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s to teaching motor skills to advocacy training and more.

An Unprecedented and Exciting Down Syndrome Research Discovery Engine – The Crnic Institute Human Trisome Project
Dr. Joaquín Espinosa, PhD

How to Teach Your Child Gross Motor Skills – Birth to Walking
Patricia Winders

Promoting Strengths and Adaptive Resources in Persons with Down Syndrome
Dr. Dennis McGuire, LCSW, PhD

How to Teach Your Child Gross Motor Skills – Post-Walking Skills
Patricia Winders

Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome
Dr. Huntington Potter, PhD

CPAP, Hearing Aids, & Glasses, Oh my! How to Help my Child Wear Their Medical Equipment
Dr. Lina Patel, PsyD

Making the Most of a Behavioral Health Consultation for Adults with Down Syndrome
Dr. Dennis McGuire, LCSW, PhD and Bryn Gelaro, LSW

Educational Grants Announcement 

Research & Medical Care Roundtable

For more information on any of our workshops or speakers, contact events@globaldownsyndrome.org

Pay it Forward – Educational Grants to 12 Down Syndrome Organizations

In 2019, Global awarded $75,000 to twelve of its member organizations, bringing the total given through its Educational Grants program to over $625K. Since 2012, Global has awarded grants to 72 innovative educational programs developed by local, national and international Down syndrome organizations.

Global’s 2019 Educational Grants Recipients