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People with Down syndrome still face stereotypes and myths, but they’ve shown time and again that the condition is just one part of who they are and doesn’t define them or limit their abilities. That’s why it’s so important that during Down Syndrome Awareness Month and all year long, we help spread the message of love, acceptance, inclusion, and respect.

Be sure to check out the variety of inspiring Move to Include on-demand video programs to watch any time on your schedule from PBS and participating Move to Include Partner stations WXXI, OPB WCNY, WGCU Public Media, Iowa PBS, WFYI Move to Include PBS Corporation for Public Broadcasting https://movetoinclude.us/on-demand-programs/

Doctors at Golisano Children's Hospital and UR Medicine recently performed their first liver transplant on a teenage patient. Typically, pediatric liver transplants are only done at a limited number of hospitals around the country but a new program at Golisano Children’s Hospital is putting Rochester on that map too. Wishing you all the best Maggie!

Tonight at 8 PM, don't miss COVID-19 and Nursing, the latest in the series of free webinars presented by the American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry. -- Register online at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bt-Wlw9sTCe2Z7QwxCcQZw

As a deaf person, Rebecca Knill is anti-noise and "neutral" on sound. She explains how technology allows her to hear what she wants to hear, and asks why our mindset about ability hasn't caught up.

Congratulations Pennsylvania! And all those who have contributed to being named a Special Olympics Healthy Community. This is a significant honor and we thank you for your dedicated work that is advancing inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities. #InclusiveHealth

Every day we are making progress advancing inclusive health and making life better for people around the world. We’re proud to partner with the dedicated people at Special Olympics , Lions Clubs International and so many others to achieve these results.

Being a practitioner in the field working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and older adults, I’ve noticed there is a gap in the research. The more research we have related to physical activity that shows what they’re doing is really working, the more chance there is for funding that will directly impact their quality of life. #InclusiveHealth

Congratulations to Special Olympics Belgium, a new Healthy Community! Healthy Communities was launched in 2012 and expanded in 2015 with the support of $37 million from Tom Golisano to increase access to inclusive heath for people with intelectual and developmental disabilities. Continud success in all your outstanding work!

Getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is more important than ever because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk for getting the flu, many of whom are also at high risk for COVID-19. Special Olympics is sharing flu resources and education materials provided by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) that you can use and share. So check it out! #FightFlu #InclusiveHealth

Tonight at 8 p.m. ET. Register now for AADMD's free webinar, part 9. https://www.aadmd.org/covid-webinars