Category Archives: News

Exceeding Expectations

Exceeding Expectations

Exceeding_Expectations Please click on the link above to read the story that appeared in the Frederick News Post on May 12, 2012.

FRIENDS Scholarships

FRIENDS Scholarships

Scholarships Available! The Family Resource, Information & Education Network for Down Syndrome (F.R.I.E.N.D.S.) believes that our future lies in the hands of our teachers/instructors.  The better we can assist them in achieving their goals and set them up for success,

Possibilities Series from National Down Syndrome Congress

Possibilities Series from National Down Syndrome Congress

  Dear NDSC Affiliate, We invite you to view a few videos of persons with disabilities and their families. Two of the videos feature individuals with Down syndrome (Emily and Abby). The professionally produced videos are the first in the

Eugenics, American Style from www.slate.com

Eugenics, American Style from www.slate.com

Eugenics, American Style Santorum says prenatal testing leads to abortions. Read Tucker Carlson’s classic essay on prenatal testing and the abortion of Down syndrome babies. By Tucker Carlson|Posted Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at 2:45 PM ET Click here to read article.

The 40th Annual NDSC Convention in Washington DC

The 40th Annual NDSC Convention in Washington DC

The 40th Annual Convention Each year, thousands of people from across the globe attend the National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention. For most, it’s to hear the latest information from world-renowned experts. For others, it’s a great vacation. But, for

Pics from Valentine Celebration

Pics from Valentine Celebration

Please click here to view pictures from Valentine Celebration held on February 7, 2012.

(ABC News) Living with Down Syndrome: A Mother’s Journey

(ABC News) Living with Down Syndrome: A Mother’s Journey

Click here to go to article.                      

Give to the Max Day : Washington, DC

Give to the Max Day : Washington, DC

On November 9th, thousands of area residents are going to show their support for their favorite nonprofit for Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. On that day, every donation and donor we get will go further to help us claim our

FRIENDS Family Day at Gaver Farm!

FRIENDS Family Day at Gaver Farm!

For more information, please go to our “Events” page.

Buddy Walk 2012

Buddy Walk 2012

11th Annual Buddy Walk Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 Baker Park, Frederick, MD Save the date!!

Register Now for the 2011 Techniques for Success Event, November 5, 2011 Register Now for the 2011 Techniques for Success Event, November 5, 2011