Join Us In Conversation: A Program for African American/Black Caregivers
May 25, 2022 @ 7:30PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Calling all Black, African American, and Brown DSNMC families
We’re excited to announce our next event especially tailored for African American, Black and Brown parents and caregivers.
On May 25th, we’ll be having a conversation about experiences caregivers of African American/Black people with Down syndrome have when accessing care for their loved ones. This session will be led by Albert Pless, Jr, from the Massachusetts General Hospital Down Syndrome Program, a group that has been interviewing parents, caregivers and doctors across the United States.
During the event we’ll also do a cookie decorating activity, a kit for the whole family to use will be sent to your house ahead of time! Additionally, you’ll get a free code to use DSC2U, an online personalized healthcare plan for people with Down syndrome - $49 value!
What you will learn by participating:
- From caregivers about barriers that Black/African American and Spanish Speaking caregivers face when accessing care for their loved ones with Down syndrome
- About strategies that Down Syndrome organizations can to support Black/African American and Spanish speaking caregivers
- From primary care physicians about strategies and observations that support caregivers and their loved ones with Down Syndrome in the healthcare setting
What you get for attending:
- A cookie decorating kit that will be sent to your home
- A free code to use DSC2U
- An opportunity to share ideas and get feedback