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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day
The date (3/21) represents the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome! Learn More
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
We join the NACDD in celebrating people with developmental disabilities all year long! Learn More
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Myth Busting: Relationships for People with IDD-MH
This month, as we approach Valentine’s Day, we are busting the myth that people with IDD do not have sexual feelings and do not want to be in intimate... Learn More
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Resources for Wildfires and Other Disasters
Helping people with IDD-MH during natural disasters
Resources to help people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs (IDD-MH) during natural disasters and other emergencies ... Learn More
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IDD-MH Professional Development Series Snapshot Shows 80% Increase in Enrollees
National Center for START Services® IDD-MH Professional Development Series Snapshot Learn More
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NCSS Leaders Present at National Psychiatry Conference
NCSS leaders presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting. Learn More
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
People with Down syndrome can lead long, happy, and healthy lives! Learn More
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October 10 is World Mental Health Day
The theme of mental health at work aligns with the biopsychosocial approach to mental wellness used across the START network. Learn More
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Social Media: No Replacement for Accessible, In-Person Connection
One risk, often disguised as a benefit, is the way social media and technology can be confused as a replacement for accessible, in-person spaces. Learn More
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International Day of Play is June 11
Everyone loves to have fun, but we often underestimate the importance of play in our everyday lives, including the lives of kids with disabilities. Learn More