During this 1 hour:

Every parent of a child with Down syndrome experiences fear of the unknown for their child and worries about what the future will bring. At times, this fear can cause paralyzing grief or inability to function. Will your child be accepted, included and have friends? Will your child ever live on their own, have a job, fall in love? I have talked hundreds of parents off the ledge and provided resources, parent mentors who have walked the same journey, developed programs to offer support strategies and YES, I have prayed fervently for families who are struggling. Let's chat about your fears that keep you up at night and how to work through them and move forward with hope!

Amy's Bio:

Amy Allison has worked with individuals with Down syndrome and their families for the last 23 years. She is the Chief Operating Officer for the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (DSG) which serves 1,500 families caring for loved ones with DS in 37 counties in KS and MO. Having worked with people with DS from infants to senior citizens, she has great insight into issues faced across the lifespan. With an annaul budget of 1.5 million, DSG is one of the top DS orgs in the nation providing a wide array of programs and services to help individuals with DS achieve their full potential. Read more about her work here: www.kcdsg.org

Interview to be completed by:

December 31, 2018

Interview to be held via:

TBD

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