We know that going #BackToSchool isn’t always easy.. so we’re here to support you! We have Jessica Kuss (the Senior Manager of Education Programs for the National Down Syndrome Society - no big deal right!) on today’s episode. She is a mother of 2 (including a son with DS) + a former special educator! Jessica was even part of the team at NDSS who just released the Inclusive Education Guidelines, a document FULL of relevant info for parents and educators. Today, we’re chatting all about what’s inside this document.. everything from the Down syndrome learning profile (knowing about this is a game changer) to the gaps in our IDEA laws, and what on earth we should do with all this info! Who’s ready to rock this #BackToSchool season with us?? (You will be after this episode!)
(Special thank you to the team at NDSS for sharing their resources and lovely staff members with us! Be on the look out for more collaboration episodes with them coming very soon!)
SHOW NOTES
Learn more about the National Down Syndrome Society at ndss.org
LET’S CHAT
Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes.
HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE
Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information!
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theluckyfewpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theluckyfewpod/support141. Finding “Joy” Through International Adoption (ft. Rebekah Lyons)
140. Heart Transplant Discrimination Against People with Down Syndrome (Trigger Warning: Infant Loss)
139. Motherhood, Advocacy & More! ft. Alex Rivera, founder of For Kids By Kids
138. What do you wish you knew when you got your child's diagnosis?
137. How To Be A #BossLady ft. Trista Kutcher (self-advocate with Down syndrome!)
136. Health & Fitness.. but make it simple. (Ft. Megan Libassi, Oxygen Fitness Coaching)
135. Let's Talk Potty Training and Down Syndrome! (ft. Dr. Lina Patel, PsyD)
134. Social Stories for Kiddos with Down Syndrome (ft. Dr. Lina Patel, PsyD)
133. BTS Pt 4 - So how's school (really) going for us and our kiddos? (updates, advice, + more)
132. BTS Pt 3 - What's the impact of inclusion? (ft. Kristin Enriquez)
131. BTS Pt 2 - Preparing for the School Year.. IEPS + Special Education w/Ashley Barlow
130. BTS Pt 1 - Q & A with Listener Questions!
129. How To Keep Your Kids with DS Healthy While Traveling ft. Dr. Spinazzi
128. What To Expect From Inclusive Settings
127. All Things Feeding Your Kiddos w/Down Syndrome, ft. Sara & Sabrina (Able Appetites)
126. Creating Opportunities & Changing Perspectives Through Inclusive Employment ft. Wendy Lacey (Cornerstone Montclair)
125. The Third Way
124. Self-Advocacy, Mentoring, + More w/Johanne Meyer
123. Finding Your People
122. Cohome: An Inclusive Housing Program That Everyone Should Know About!
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Wild Interest
Scary Stories For Creepy Kids
Vet Candy
The War of the Worlds
Great Expectations
History Storytime - For Kids
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly