Resources and Links

Aetna Health Care
Aetna InteliHealth's mission is to empower people with trusted solutions for healthier lives. We accomplish this by providing credible information from the most trusted sources, including Harvard Medical School...
  • https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families.html
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    Bee In Motion Gym
    BEE in MOTION GYM is a great place for your little ones to explore, learn and grow through Motor Learning, Yoga and Fun! We also offer unique opportunities for Special Needs children through specialized individual instruction and programs.
  • http://www.beeinmotion.com
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    Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Maryland
    CareFirst WellBeing is a wellness program designed to help you live a healthier life, reach your wellness goals and earn rewards like $0 PCP copays and reduced specialist copays for completing healthy activities.
  • https://www.carefirst.com/statemd/
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    Boys & Girls Clubs of America
    To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
  • http://www.bgca.org
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    Challenger Little League of Frederick
    The Challenger Teams provide an opportunity for players with physical or developmental disabilities to participate in baseball to the maximum of their individual abilities.
  • https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/mdd2challengerll
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    Craig Blackburn, Self Advocate
    Peer & Self Advocate/Motivational Speaker. Craig's mission is to promote self-advocacy through demonstration of what each person is capable of through inclusion, self-determination, a belief in yourself and hard work.
  • http://fhfofgno.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ThinkABILITY-Craig-Blackburn.pdf
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    D.A.D.S.
    An organization of fathers of children who happen to have Down syndrome.
  • http://www.dadsnational.org
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    Disability Service Provider
    Parenting Network is an organization whose goal is to provide accurate, up-to-date information on children with special needs and disabilities to parents, family, the general public, and professionals.
  • http://www.dspn.org/
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    Down Syndrome International
    We invite you to join our community of people with Down syndrome, parents, family, friends, carers, professionals, practitioners, researchers and organisations, dedicated to improving quality of life for people with Down syndrome worldwide. We hope you a
  • https://www.ds-int.org/
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    Down Syndrome: Health Issues
    A collection of essays written by H. Len Leshin, M.D to information parents about common and uncommon health issues associated with Down Syndrome.
  • http://www.ds-health.com/
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    eSpecial Needs
    eSpecial Needs was started in 2002 in St. Louis, Missouri. Resources for children with special needs were difficult to find and parents more often had to rely on school districts to supply them with therapeutic devices, which could be used at home. I expe
  • http://www.especialneeds.com/
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    Frederick, Maryland Tourism
    Frederick County, Maryland is less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and nearby Gettysburg, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry. Let us be your guide as you shop, dine and discover a Great American Main Street. Scenic byways lead to wineries,...
  • http://www.fredericktourism.org/
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    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education and advocacy.
  • http://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/?page_id=2697
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    Global Down Syndrome Foundation - Be Beautiful Be Yourself
    When the Global Down Syndrome Foundation launched its first annual fundraiser to support the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, many questioned the format and the economic viability.
  • http://www.bebeautifulbeyourself.org/
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    Global Down Syndrome Foundation - Down Syndrome Pre-Natal/Newborn Pamphlet
    The pamphlet is for pregnant women who are considering, or who have had, prenatal testing for Down syndrome. It provides important information about prenatal testing and facts about Down syndrome.
  • https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/prenatal-testing-pamphlet/
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    Help Me Speak - Barbara A. Taylor
    Help Me Speak, LLC develops an individually tailored approach to best meet each client’s specific needs. Because we are experts in a wide variety of therapy techniques, we are uniquely qualified to develop and utilize an optimal treatment plan for each..
  • http://www.helpmespeak.com/
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    K12Academics.com
    A National Education & Disability Resource website with a community based approach.
  • http://www.k12academics.com/
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    Legal Shield
    Life is unpredictable. You never know what's around the corner. LegalShield gives you the confidence of knowing whatever comes your way, your provider law firm is there when you need it.
  • https://www.legalshield.com/
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    Maryland Tourism
    Come discover what vacation is really about. A soothing sail on the Chesapeake Bay … A quiet cabin near mountain trails … A cozy clubhouse just beyond the 18th green … Maryland says “welcome” in so many ways. We’re passionate about giving you a complete
  • http://visitmaryland.org/Pages/Welcome.aspx
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    National Down Syndrome Adoption Network
    Our mission is to ensure that every child born with Down syndrome has the opportunity to grow up in a loving family.
  • http://www.ndsan.org/
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    National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
    The mission of the NDSC is to provide information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.
  • http://www.ndsccenter.org/
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    National Down Syndrome Society
    The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, accptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome.
  • http://www.ndss.org/
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    PALS
    PALS Programs provides a place for young adults with Down syndrome and their peers to have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships.
  • http://www.palsprograms.org
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    Race4Respect
    The Race4Respect is the only race/run/walk in the nation's capital dedicated to Down syndrome awareness! Come and enjoy the most coveted course in Washington, DC for a USATF sanctioned, family friendly event. 5K and 1K Kids Dash races available, as well
  • https://www.facebook.com/race4respect
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    Reece's Rainbow
    International Down Syndrome Orphan Ministry.
  • http://reecesrainbow.com/
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    Service Coordination, Inc.
    Service Coordination, Inc. (SCI) provides quality case management and other related services by helping people understand what their choices are and connecting them to resources in their communities in ways that respect their dignity and rights.
  • https://www.servicecoord.org/
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    Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee (SECAC)
    To work in collaboration with students, families, FCPS staff, and the community to advise the Office of Special Education and the Board of Education. We focus on open and honest communication, improving effectiveness and accountability, advocating for a
  • https://www.fcps.org/boe/special-education-citizens-advisory-committee
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    Special Olympics of Frederick County Maryland
    The mission of Special Olympics of Frederick County Maryland is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual limitations,...
  • http://www.somdfc.org
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    Stages Learning
    Stages Learning products are specifically created to stimulate learning, provide tools & strategies for creative, effective language building at every stage.
  • http://www.stageslearning.com
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    Wheel to Walk Foundation
    The Wheel to Walk Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps children and young adults (under 21 years old) with disabilities obtain medical equipment or services that is not provided by their insurance companies. We purchase items such as shower
  • http://www.wheeltowalk.com/
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