wtm@bunker.UUCP (Bill McGarry) (06/13/86)
The National Down Syndrome Congress is seeking information in two separate areas. If you can supply any information, please either send the information to me and I will forward it to the NDSC or you can send it directly to them (address at end). Thanks Bill McGarry Bunker Ramo, Trumbull, CT (203) 386-2749 {decvax, philabs, ittatc}!bunker!wtm [The following article was taken from the June, 1986 issue of the Down Syndrome News (page 61)] NDSC SEEKS INFORMATION The NDSC Central Office is seeking information from members and readers in two areas. First, information is sought from parents whose children are in other than a conventional school program, i.e., Montessori, private "regular" schools, residential schools, public "segregated" schools, etc. The Central Office receives many calls from persons who want to be able to cite success stories in a variety of ventures but who don't know whom to contact. Second, as part of its on-going interest in the whole person with Down syndrome, the NDSC is soliciting information on adolescents and adults with DS who have experienced meaningful relationships with a peer of the opposite sex. This could cover anything from friendships and dating, to engagement, marriage and children. There is very little know about adolescents and adults with Down syndrome and their personal lives once they leave the shelter of the family home. The NDSC wishes to document the belief that people with DS are capable of experiencing meaningful relationships at a variety of levels with members of the opposite sex. Be as detailed or brief as you wish in sending information. All names will be kept in confidence. All information and any questions about the above requests should be sent to the NDSC Central Offices at 1800 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068-1146 or telephoned to 1-800-232-NDSC.