Special Connections - Georgia

10/11/2026

Does anyone know of someone with DS that drives?

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness, Special Connections highlights questions people ask Goodle AI.

10/09/2026

Looking for Down Syndrome Facts I came across questions people are asking Google AI. As an old mom and DS Advocate I was surprised about some of the questions and answers, I actually learned something new. I will be posting these questions for the rest of the month.

10/05/2026

The GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome and the American Academy of Pediatrics Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome are evidence-based medical recommendations developed to support clinicians in their care of individuals with Down syndrome.

They are important because many people with Down syndrome have health needs that might not be met by following guidelines for people without Down syndrome. For example, thyroid conditions are more common in people with Down syndrome than people without Down syndrome, so the guidelines recommend more frequent screening for thyroid conditions.

We encourage individuals with Down syndrome and their families to share the guidelines with their healthcare professionals. Links to the pediatric and adult guidelines are available in our Resource Library.

🔗 https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/global-medical-care-guidelines/

10/03/2026

10/01/2026

Zachary working in The Halo Group’s garden and out on a trip to The Fish Educational Center.

09/29/2026

💙 ABLE Account or Special Needs Trust — what’s the difference?

Both can be important tools for helping protect the financial future of a person with a disability, but they work in different ways.

Our latest fact sheet breaks down:
✅ Who can have each one
✅ Contribution limits
✅ How they may affect benefits
✅ What the money can be used for
✅ Why some families may choose to use both

Take a look and save this information for future planning!