Title: National Disability Employment Awareness Month Leaves are falling, cool weather is approaching, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month is here! National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual holiday during the month of October. We recognize people with disabilities who are employed and discuss why employment should be an essential part of […]
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25th Annual National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk to Take Place September 14th in Two Historic New York City Locations – Times Square and Central Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NDSS Contact: Joshua Harlow (405) 850-4471 harlow@freemarketconsultingusa.com 25th Annual National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk to Take Place September 14th in Two Historic New York City Locations – Times Square and Central Park Flagship NDSS Buddy Walk To Bring More Than 2,000 People In New York City To Raise Awareness […]
LA Marathon & The LA Big 5K
Run for Down Syndrome and Add Gratitude to Your Miles! Join #TeamNDSS for the LA Marathon & The LA Big 5K! Limited spots available, apply today! Race and Registration Details: Date: March 7-8, 2020 Location: Los Angeles, CA Join #TeamNDSS for our first race on the West Coast! NDSS has been chosen as […]
Kandi Pickard Selected as the New NDSS President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Joshua Harlow 405-850-4471 jharlow@ndss.org National Down Syndrome Society Names Kandi Pickard President and CEO Pickard Previously Served as a Local Buddy Walk Organizer, NDSS Executive and is a Parent in the Down syndrome Community. Her Focus will be on the Growing Adult Population in the Down syndrome Community […]
How a bill becomes a law- Washington State Organ Transplant Discrimination Legislation
How a bill becomes a law- Washington State Organ Transplant Discrimination Legislation May 9, 2019 Passing legislation is a long game. In a democracy, rarely do things happen overnight, even for something as obvious as banning discrimination in organ transplantation because the recipient has a disability. In August 2018, at the request […]
Thank You and Let’s Go!
This has been a very bittersweet time for the NDSS Team. May 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter as Sara Hart Weir transitioned out of her role as President and CEO. First, Sara is my friend, a great colleague and has been an unbelievable advocate for NDSS for over a decade. We all […]
NDSS VP of Communications: Joshua Harlow
NDSS is excited to announce that veteran communications and advocacy strategist Joshua Harlow will now be serving as Vice President for our communications department. Kandi Pickard, Interim President and CEO said the role was a natural fit for Joshua and NDSS. “As we look to strengthen our message and communications strategy, I felt it […]