- Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome - a guide to emotional and behavioral strengths and challenges, Dennis McGuire, Ph.D. and Brian Chicoine, M.D, published by Woodbine House in 2006, is now available in Japanese. Enquiries should be directed to the publisher.
- NSW Police Force: NSW Police have worked with Scope to develop Easy English Victims of Crime fact sheets to improve access to justice and victim support services for victims of crime. Now available on NSW Police Force website. Access the factsheets here.
- Communication Access for All is a new booklet published by Scope (Victoria). Communication Access is when everyone can get their message across. Communication Access is about communicating with people who do not use speech or have speech that is difficult to understand. It makes everyone in the community aware that they can play a role in removing communication barriers. Further information is available here.
- The Mayo Clinic recently released updated guidelines for the evaluation and management of dementia in adults with intellectual disabilities.
- A new (US) National Down Syndrome Society poster and accompanying lesson plan is designed to raise awareness about Down syndrome and promote inclusion The 11x17" poster is perfect for any elementary school classroom, community center, religious organization and more! The lesson plan, for grades K-2 and 3-5, reinforces the inclusive message of the poster.
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