The Blake Edwards Arts Foundation

10/08/2026

Here's a great art opportunity. Hurry! Ends soon. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DnKdaPdZE/

09/23/2026

NDSS is seeking nominations for the 2026 Collin Lis Humanitarian Award in honor of Collin Lis, a kind and loving 11-year-old boy with Down syndrome. In just 11 years, Collin made a very positive, lifelong impact on his family, his friends, and the Down syndrome community. He was well known for his smile, hugs, unwavering kindness, and ability to brighten others’ days. His small acts of kindness made a difference in the world, and his family and friends remember Collin as a special, unique soul whose spirit will always inspire others. 💙💛

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Nominations are open and will close on October 1st at 11:59 PM
https://ndss.org/collin-lis-humanitarian-award

09/23/2026

https://virginianavigator.org/program/50678/virginia-lifespan-respite-voucher-program

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Lifespan Respite Voucher Program has funding available to provide reimbursement of up to $400 per year per for the primary family caregiver of an individual in need of respite services.

09/17/2026

Way to go En"JOY"ing Ethan!

09/17/2026

📣 The 2026 Autism Community Impact Grant is open!

The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism is proud to partner with incredible likeminded nonprofits doing real, feet-on-the-ground work to help people and families with autism live life to the fullest. This grant supports essential programs and services that create a world where people with autism are included, respected, and actively engaged in their communities.

grant partners are organizations who run programs and projects that reflect our seven key dimensions of being active, educated, employed, social, informed, supported, and safe. The Flutie Foundation proudly supports the full spectrum including those with profound autism, and prioritize traditionally underserved, underfunded, and culturally diverse communities.

Learn more and submit your LOI 👉 https://flutiefoundation.org/helping-communities/autism-community-impact-grant/

⌛Don't wait! Submissions close October 9th.

09/14/2026

FWD FROM National Down Syndrome Congress

Submit your very best Disney-themed photos to NDSC for a chance to be featured at the 2026 Convention!
Click the link below to submit your photos https://lnkd.in/gZhpuZHp

09/13/2026

Saaaang, Blake! She was accompanied by her new friend, Nichanna. Singing in front of people requires a whole lot of gusto. She challenged herself by joining Dianna Swenson Vocal Inclusion. Stay tuned for more highlights!

09/13/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14n2tdiRREo/

We want YOUR art to help us reflect the creative diversity of our community! NDSC is inviting artists of all ages and abilities to submit work that visually represents your life as a person with Down syndrome.

Whether you paint, draw, collage, sculpt, or create digitally, we want to highlight your perspective, identity, and artwork during Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

Grab your friends and family, make something together or upload a solo submission. Any and all art mediums are welcome!

Upload here > https://forms.gle/ai6hpksHDpF3B1XZ7