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The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) works daily to ensure that individuals with Down syndrome in Massachusetts are valued, included, and given the opportunities to pursue fulfilling lives.

01/22/2026

❄ Event Update: Ice Skating at MarketStreet Lynnfield ❄

Hi MDSC families and friends! Due to the expected freezing temperatures this weekend, we unfortunately need to postpone our 5th Annual Ice Skating at MarketStreet Lynnfield (all ages, families, and friends!), originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25th. The good news is that the event has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 15th from 9:00–11:00am, and we can’t wait to see you then!

No need to re-register if you’re already signed up. If you’re no longer able to attend, we’d appreciate you letting us know. And if you want to register for the new date, please do so here:

*PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO EXPECTED FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH. Open to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome, their friends, & family members! WHEN: Sunday, February 15th 9:00am - 11:00am WHERE: 600 Market St Lynnfield, MA 01940 COST: Free to att...

01/14/2026

📣 UPCOMING ABA WEBINAR 📣

The MDSC, in collaboration with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health at UMass Chan Medical School, is excited to present:

Understanding Massachusetts’ New ABA Law: What ABA Providers Need to Know

📅 Wednesday, January 28
⏰ 12–1 PM ET

This session will cover:
✔️ What the new law does (and when it takes effect)
✔️ How it impacts ABA providers & service delivery
✔️ Key considerations when supporting individuals with Down syndrome
✔️ How ABA can support skills, independence & quality of life
✔️ Insurance coverage + real-world reimbursement guidance
✔️ Resources for providers new to this population

Speakers:
• Brian Skotko, MD, MPP – MGH Down Syndrome Program
• Terri Farrell, MBA – Insurance Resource Center
• Amy Weinstock – Program Founder & Director·Insurance Resource Center

🎥 Can’t attend live? No worries! This webinar will be recorded for all registrants.

👉 Register here: https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rz-vJDBMQWG54ydLFIM9rA

01/12/2026

Join us TONIGHT for the first webinar in the Foundations for Families series:

💛 Behavioral Supports in Down Syndrome

•Lina Patel, PsyDm Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado

•Monday, January 12 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET

•$10 per webinar

•To learn more and register, visit https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YeN8J0pXTQqX7B0BWV6WTw

01/10/2026

🚨𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟭!

Don't miss your chance to gather with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress in Worcester, MA on March 27 & 28! With keynote speakers Dr. Julie Moran and Matthew Schwab and experts from across the country, this conference will equip attendees with the latest research findings and timely information on topics related to adulthood and aging for individuals with Down syndrome. 🙌

The first 100 registrants to use code "FIRST100" at checkout will get an additional 20% off conference registration! Register at https://brighterfuturesconference.com.

01/08/2026

Drums, movement, and lots of smiles! 🥁✨ Our December AIM meetup had everyone moving to the beat with Drums Alive - a fun way to wrap up the year! We can't wait to see this group back in February for some Valentine's Day crafts, cookie decorating, and dancing 🍪💌

01/06/2026

FOUNDATIONS FOR FAMILIES WEBINAR SERIES

🗓️ registration is open for this series of webinars on important topics for families with children ages 0-18
❗️$10 per webinar
⏰ 7:00-8:30pm ET

💛 January 12 — Behavioral Support in Down Syndrome
📲 February 10 — Everyday Assistive Technology Solutions: Practical Tools for Children with Down Syndrome
💙 March 9 — Potty Time for Children with Down Syndrome: Lose the Diapers Not Your Patience
🩺 April 13 — Medical Updates for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome

For more information, email firstcall@mdsc.org or visit mdsc.org/foundations-for-families-webinar-series/

12/24/2025

This holiday season, help us share Ella's story as she waits for her forever family...

ATTENTION MASSACHUSETTS FAMILIES - MEET ELLA: Our friends at the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network have a beautiful 8-year-old girl with Down syndrome who is available for adoption...

ELLA is a vibrant 8-year-old who lights up every room she enters. Known as the "mayor" of her school, she has a natural gift for connection and making people feel valued. Ella has an independent spirit, a sassy sense of humor, and leads with charisma and warmth. She loves listening to music, dancing, coloring, and outdoor adventures—especially swinging at the park. Her favorite foods include broccoli, and she delights in watching Encanto, Paw Patrol, and Disney Princesses. Ella enjoys visits to the library, park, and local attractions like the butterfly place. She thrives with her foster siblings and pets and sleeps peacefully in her own room at night.

A future adoptive family would ideally have a flexible schedule and some knowledge of sign language to support her communication needs. Families of any constellation, with or without children, are welcome to apply. Adoptive families MUST live in Massachusetts to maintain her birth family relationships. Placement fees are waived since this is an adoption from foster care.

To be considered for Ella, you must have a domestic, foster-to-adopt home study that is signed, updated, and you must be immediately available to adopt. If you are interested and on the NDSAN registry, please review all the information here:

Meet Ella from Massachusetts. Ella is 8 years old and has Down syndrome. Only families from Massachusetts are being considered to maintain her birth family relationships. Placement fees are waived since this is an adoption from foster care.

12/23/2025

Since 2017, MDSC Cares has been a lifeline for families facing extended hospitalizations, complex medical circumstances, and critical health challenges. 💙💛

This holiday season, we're sharing how MDSC Cares supported Helena and Gabriel Desir and the Coughlan family through open-heart surgeries, NICU stays, and beyond.

💙💛 "There is nothing more comforting than knowing MDSC is just one phone call away." — Helena Desir
💙💛 "What MDSC does is unreal." — Danielle Coughlan

These families are just 2 of the 150+ families we serve yearly through MDSC Cares. ✨

Please help us continue being there when families need us most. 🎁

Donate at https://mdsc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/holiday2025

12/22/2025

📣 WEBINAR SERIES! Foundations for Families

This series will take place in the new year and will include four webinars, each focused on a key topic for young families and presented by an expert in the field.

$10 per webinar
Live, simultaneous Spanish interpretation available

💛 Behavioral Supports in Down Syndrome
Lina Patel, PsyDm Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Monday, January 12
7:00pm-8:30pm ET
To learn more and register, visit https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YeN8J0pXTQqX7B0BWV6WTw

📲 Everyday Assistive Technology Solutions: Practical Tools for Children with Down Syndrome
Karen Janowski, President and Owner of Inclusive and Assistive Technology Facilitator
Tuesday, February 10
7:00pm-8:30pm ET
To learn more and register, visit https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8wWsv3-2R0yGOIVG8mpuwg

👍🏼 Potty Time for Children with Down Syndrome: Lose the Diapers Not Your Patience
Lina Patel, PsyDm Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Monday, March 9
7:00pm-8:30pm ET
To learn more and register, visit https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UL938S_oRZafsShBa5Qwmw

🩺 Medical Updates for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
Meredith Close, MD, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician; Director, Down Syndrome Program, Boston Children’s Hospital
Monday, April 13
7:00pm-8:30pm ET
To learn more and register, visit https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KQASlRuwScadhGzkpC9H0A

12/19/2025

The Northeast Chapter of the Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation has awarded MDSC a generous $10,000 grant to support MDSC programs and services!

We were thrilled to have MDSC's Reaghan Bik and Sarah Cullen, along with Sarah's son Matt, on hand for the check presentation. Danielle Thompson - Intuitive Success Coach’s son Drew, who is holding the check, was born 13 years ago, and the Foundation has been incredibly generous supporting MDSC ever since, providing vital support to our community over the years.

The Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation's mission is to provide joy to kids who are battling hunger or health-related challenges..

MDSC is grateful to the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation, Christopher Angiolillo and the entire Angiolillo family for their steadfast support.

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20 Mall Road, Ste 261
Burlington, MA
01803

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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http://www.mdsc.org/

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The MDSC strives to ensure all individuals with Down syndrome in Massachusetts are valued, included, and given opportunities to pursue fulfilling lives by providing information, networking opportunities, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large.

The MDSC was founded in 1983 when parents met in a living room to share information about their children, provide support for each other and strategize how to educate their families, schools and communities. More than three decades later, the MDSC has over 3,500 members, an energetic Board of Directors, a dynamic management team, and a vision to ensure that every person with Down syndrome has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential.

Today, with our wealth of connections and expertise, the MDSC is prepared to meet the needs of all our families on a number of levels through longstanding, proven programs and bold new initiatives. The MDSC offers a broad array of programs to serve people with Down syndrome and their families throughout the state, including: our signature Parent's First Call Program, a volunteer, state-wide group of trained parent mentors available 24/7 that is a national model; two major annual conferences and an adult conference, which draw national and international experts in their fields; a Buddy Walk® Program that includes 3 Buddy Walks throughout the state; our Your Next Star employment initiative, which is opening the eyes of employers to the value of employees with Down syndrome; Self-Advocate Programs like Advocates in Motion and our Self-Advocate Advisory Council, which provide opportunities for teens and adults with Down syndrome while making empowerment a central component; and our public policy program, which has passed major legislation on the state level and been a leader nationally.