News and Announcements

Congratulations to our 2023 RGDSN Annual Meeting Awards Recipients! We were so excited to celebrate some of the people that make the Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network a bright and impactful organization at our 2023 RGDSN Annual Meeting Awards that we had to share the love with all of you! Learn more about our stellar award recipients and how their hard work and positivity make a difference in our community. Outstanding Community Partner: Danny Gonzales 🏆 Congratulations to Danny Gonzales for...

Massachusetts General Hospital Down Syndrome Program (MGH DSP) is conducting a survey funded by the National Institutes of Health to help create a health instrument that assesses health in individuals with Down syndrome. Dr. Stephanie Santoro MD and the MGH DSP are actively seeking participants. If your child with Down syndrome is less than 22 years old, you are eligible to participate. The survey is up to 100 questions and should take less than 40 minutes to complete. Transcript of MGH DSP's...

The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the recipients of our first two post-secondary scholarships. Isabelle Franchere and Jessica Silva were presented with their scholarship awards at this year’s Denim and Diamonds Gala held on April 22, 2023.  Isabelle loves going to Jeremiah’s Place and attending their Summer Camp Program, in particular their cooking courses. Currently on the waitlist for the DD waiver, Isabelle was awarded a $1,000...