Join NDSS for our upcoming webinars! This page features free upcoming webinars and past webinar recordings that cover a variety of topics. NDSS offers more resources on these pages: Education, Employment, and Health & Wellness.
Upcoming Webinars
Planning for Adulthood and Continuity of Care
April 16, 2025 1:00 pm ET
Join the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) for an informational hour with Mike Walther, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CFA® and founder of Oak Wealth Advisors. This presentation will focus on the key planning considerations for adults with disabilities and ways that family members can assist with the decision making.
Parents and guardians will learn about Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, and Supported Decision Making. Housing, employment, transportation, and other planning challenges will also be discussed. We will highlight the value of a care guide/letter of intent. This document provides the key information that future care givers will need to maintain your loved one’s quality and continuity of care.
This presentation is ideal for families with a loved one who is in high school or who has recently entered adulthood.
Understanding Common Sleep Disorders in People with Down Syndrome
April 23, 2025 6:00 pm ET
Join NDSS for our upcoming webinar with Dan Combs, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Arizona, as he explores the topic of sleep and Down syndrome. Dr. Combs will discuss common sleep disorders and their potential treatments in people with Down syndrome with a focus on sleep apnea as well as insomnia.
Additionally, we will introduce two new resources from NDSS: a sleep apnea overview and symptom checklist as well as tips on how to prepare for a sleep study.
This session is ideal for families who would like to learn about their loved one's sleep.
An Overview of Government Benefits
May 14, 2025 1:00 pm ET
Please join the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) for an informational hour with Mike Walther, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CFA® and founder of Oak Wealth Advisors as we discuss Government Benefits.
Who is eligible for benefits? How do you access them? Government benefits are valuable throughout your loved one’s lifetime. This presentation benefits families who want to understand what benefits are available and what the requirements are for eligibility. Successfully obtaining benefits provides income and medical support.
For families with loved ones who are teenagers or young adults, this information is essential.
Education Recordings
Down Syndrome: The Specific Learning Profile - August 2024
In this webinar, NDSS Senior Manager of Education Programs, Jessica Kuss, and NDSS Programs Associate, Charlotte Woodward, discuss the unique profile of strengths and challenges that individuals with Down syndrome face and share ways we can highlight and support their strengths are areas of challenge.
Inclusive Education Guidelines; Inclusive Education Guidelines (Spanish)
Employment Recordings
How to Support Individuals with Down syndrome to Start Their Own Business: Turning Self-Employment Dreams into Reality - December 2024
In this webinar, Sue Babin, Special Projects Coordinator for the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) and founder and Project Director for RI’s Self-Employment Business Incubator Project as well as Katie Lowe, a business owner with Down syndrome, and her mother, Claudia, shares their journey and insights on the key resources that helped make Katie's business a success!
From Data to Action Using Employment Data to Advocate for Change - October 2024
In this webinar, Lindsay DuBois from the Human Services Research Institute and Laura Vegas from the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services, discusses the latest National Core Indicators data, revealing critical insights into employment for the IDD community and explaining what this means for your loved one. Additionally, speakers provide practical, actionable steps that you can take to help improve employment outcomes for the IDD community and your loved one. Learn more about the National Core Indicators®
Preparing Children and Adults with Down Syndrome for Employment - July 2024
In this webinar, Amanda Myers, a certified employment support professional, provides actionable strategies for fostering independence and preparing individuals with Down syndrome for employment from a young age. She shares ways to integrate vocational training into daily activities and discusses the role of employment professionals, such as vocational rehabilitation specialists, and how they fit into the employment process for people with Down syndrome.
Entrepreneurship Webinar - May 2023
In this webinar, NDSS celebrates the launch of the NDSS Entrepreneurship Guide with a panel discussion featuring entrepreneurs with Down syndrome. Speakers share their personal journeys, insights, and practical advice on overcoming challenges and achieving success in entrepreneurship. Panelists included Austin’s Underdawgs, Candidly Kind, John’s Crazy Socks, and Matthew’s Bonfire BBQ.
Health & Wellness Recordings
Elevating Caregiver Wellness: The Power of Emotional Intelligence - March 2025
In this webinar, Shatanese Reese (she/her), Certified EQi Consultant and CEO of Shatanese Reese, LLC, discusses emotional intelligence (EQ), the EQi 2.0, and how caregivers can use key areas of EQ to improve their emotional well-being.
Enhancing Women’s Health - October 2024
In this webinar, Dr. Graham provides an overview of the Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Women’s Health and Down Syndrome, discusses similarities and differences for women with Down syndrome when it comes to their health care needs, and highlights key strategies when providing care.
Updates on Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: What You Need to Know with Dr. Jonathan Santoro - September 2024
Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) is an emerging condition where individuals rapidly lose language, communication abilities, and developmental skills over a period of weeks to months without a clear cause. This condition can be sudden and devastating for both families and individuals. This webinar with Dr. Jonathan Santoro and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) focuses on the signs and symptoms of DSRD, the recommended workup for the condition, and treatment options.
Inclusive Mental Healthcare for Individuals with Down Syndrome - April 2024
In this webinar, The National Down Syndrome Society, Dr. Ruth Brown, and Morgan Stohlman share NDSS' newest resource: Practicing Inclusive Mental Healthcare for Individuals with Down Syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome and their families can use the resource to advocate for and educate others about the importance of inclusive mental healthcare.
Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome: What we know and what we can do about it - December 2023
In this webinar, Dr. Michael Rafii joins the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to discuss the latest understanding of Alzheimer's disease, recent advances in diagnostic tests and treatments for Alzheimer's disease in the general population, and why individuals with Down syndrome are at high risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.