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Press Release and Upcoming Programs for the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan

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DOWN SYNDROME  AFFILIATES IN ACTION NEWS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Paulette Duggins

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Phone:   248-556-5341

Email: info@dsgsemi.org  

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l Community Leaders Attend National Leadership Conference

[Southeast, MI – February 27, 2013 – Members of the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast MI recently attended the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Annual Leadership Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.  [Organization] was one of over 70 organizations who sent representatives to the annual event.  Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action (DSAIA) is a national trade association composed of 87 Down syndrome support organizations from across the country.

"I'm excited to be a part of this unique conference which encourages the exchange of ideas and resources throughout the Down syndrome community as a whole,” says David Buckley, President. “DSAIA brings Down syndrome groups together to share best practices and materials. This allows organizations like ours to shorten the learning curve, save money on costs, and better serve our local community.”

Deanna Tharpe, DSAIA Executive Director, states “it is a priority to grow the capabilities of local and regional Down syndrome organizations and create a unified effort to increase the acceptance of and opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.” She adds that DSAIA “supports Down syndrome affiliates through a growing repository of programs and materials, regular training webinars throughout the year, and using DSAIA’s economies of scale to broker benefits for local groups.”

This was the seventh year for the conference, in which national experts and affiliate leaders shared research, successful programs and operations and development tools.  More information about DSAIA can be found by visiting www.dsaia.org. Learn more about Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan by visiting www.dsgsemi.org.

About DSAIA

Organized in 2006, Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action started as a conference bringing together outstanding leadership from Down syndrome organizations around the country. After consecutive years of explosive attendance, the conference has extended its reach internationally and formed the trade association to continue its mission. The purpose of DSAIA is to serve Down syndrome affiliates through collaboration, resource sharing, and networking.

About  Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast MI

The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast MI has been meeting the unique needs of over 500 families in nine counties for over twenty years.  The DSG provides support, resources and advocacy with the aim of increasing awareness and opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.

For more information about DSAIA, or this particular story, please contact  Paulette Duggins at info@dsgsemi.org or by calling 248 556 5341.

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