The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) offers free webinar recordings on topics important to people with Down syndrome and their families. Videos cover government benefits and eligibility, guardianship and decision-making, transitioning from school to adulthood, inclusive education, employment readiness, and self-employment while using Social Security benefits. Resources are especially helpful for families with teenagers or young adults planning for the future.
• Offers recorded webinars on topics like government benefits, guardianship, education, and employment for people with Down syndrome and their families.
• Covers planning topics like housing, transportation, and care guides for adults with Down syndrome.
• Shares tools to help teens and adults find jobs and build careers.
• Provides webinars on self-employment and starting a business for people with Down syndrome.
• Explains how to request job accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Offers resources on transitioning from school to adulthood.
1. Visit the NDSS webinar recordings page to watch videos on topics that matter to you.
2. Look for slides, handouts, and extra resources linked alongside each webinar.
3. Choose a topic area such as Advocacy, Education, Employment, or Health to find relevant recordings.
4. Watch webinars at your own pace since they are pre-recorded.
• Webinars are presented by named professionals such as certified financial planners, certified employment support professionals, and specialists from organizations like the Kessler Foundation and the Job Accommodation Network.
• NDSS is described as a human rights organization for individuals with Down syndrome.
• Speakers include researchers and directors from recognized disability services organizations.
