Advancing the Future of Down Syndrome: A Conversation with Michelle Sie Whitten
DSACO: Up for Discussion by Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma
Episode notes
In this episode of DSACO: Up for Discussion, Sarah sits down with Michelle Sie Whitten, Co-Founder, President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Michelle shares how GLOBAL is advancing research, improving healthcare and advocating for individuals with Down syndrome. They discuss the NIH INCLUDE Project, promising areas of research, the work of the Linda Crnic Institute and the Anna and John J. Sie Center, and the resources available to families, self-advocates and professionals.
They also look ahead at the future of Down syndrome research and explore how families can help create meaningful change in their communities.
In this episode:
- The mission of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation
- Why Down syndrome research matters
- The impact of the NIH INCLUDE Project
- Advancements in ...
Keywords
Down syndrome DSACOawarenessintellectual disability Down syndrome researchGlobal Down Syndrome FoundationMichelle Sie WhittenLinda Crnic InstituteDown syndrome healthcaremedical research