Since 2005, NDSS has provided financial assistance to young adults with Down syndrome who choose to take classes or enroll in postsecondary educational programs, through the O'Neill Tabani Enrichment Fund. Congratulations to this year's O'Neill Tabani Enrichment Fund recipients! Eleven outstanding students who have Down syndrome were awarded scholarships to help cover the cost of their postsecondary or enrichment courses, including Geoffrey Steggell of Newark, DE. Here's what Geoffrey had to say about his college experience.
In the fall, I am starting my second year of my college program. I am looking forward to my second year, so that I can continue to work towards reaching my goals of a job and living independently.
I enjoy meeting new people, and had a great time my first year. I was a member of Best Buddies UD, and enjoyed Zumba and other campus activities, such as plays, dances and concerts.
I really liked doing PowerPoint presentations. My presentation during the spring was about health and nutrition. I plan to do the same presentation to the local Down syndrome association.
I also liked my Communications class, where we did role playing and learned how to deal with conflicts. “Problem Solving Savvy” was another great class.