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DVD’s and Videos about Down Syndrome
A Promising Future Together Video
Five-minute overview of Down syndrome and the offerings the NDSC can bring to a family.
Changing Lives: Down Syndrome & The Health Care Professional Video
Ten-minute video geared towards health care professionals and educating them about Down syndrome. Great tool to use for those professionals who are not aware of health concerns, etc. when dealing with a child with Down syndrome. Published by NDSS as a part of their “Changing Lives” curriculum.
Down Syndrome the First 18 Months DVD
Written, produced and directed by Will Schermerhorn. It is broken up into sections about newborns, health concerns, therapies and new expectations. Included is a series of interviews with parents including Omaha’s own Beth and Dave Hesselink. Great for information and concerns for the new child and parents.
Dreams Video
Three minute video with different people with Down syndrome talking about their hopes and dreams. Published by NDSS. It would be a great video to use for parents groups, professionals, school administrators, etc.
Everyone Counts: Teaching Acceptance & Inclusion
Holcomb, Nana. (1992). Jason & Nordic Publisher.
Life Goes On. The Complete First Season.
Set of DVDs from the first season of this show which had an actor with Down syndrome in one of the lead roles.
Russ & The Almost Perfect Day
Published: July 20, 2005.
The National Down Syndrome Society's new curriculum, Everyone Counts: Teaching Acceptance and Inclusion, is now available for educators in grades K-6 nationwide to teach the values of diversity and the acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome and other cognitive disabilities.
One Vision, One Voice: The National Down Syndrome Society Video
Five-minute overview of Down syndrome and the offerings that NDSS can bring to a family.
Blake
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