Why We’re Excited…

We are acutely aware of how the current economic environment limits opportunities for our children with Down syndrome to access physical, occupational, and speech/language therapeutics and support. Because these skills are central to the development of thinking, reasoning, remembering, as well as social inclusion and integration, CODSS is committed to meeting this emerging need.

That’s why I am so excited to inform you that yesterday the Country Club of Muirfield Village Foundation awarded CODSS a grant totaling $9,000 to help support a brand new initiative that will give Ds families increased access to physical, cognitive and language development services.

The CODSS Childhood Intervention Program is a pilot initiative designed to: 1) increase access to physical, occupational, and speech therapeutics and support that help bridge the gap with county-provided services; and 2) foster continual development and achievement by further educating parents on how to confidently and consistently reinforce therapies for their child while at home.

The CODSS Board of Directors is enthusiastic about this program and eager to launch it as it will provide our children with Down syndrome a solid foundation of critical skills that will allow them to live meaningful and more independent lives.

Complete details will follow in the New Year on how you and your child can participate in this exciting new, first-of-its-kind pilot program for Ds families. Many, many thanks to the entire Country Club of Muirfield Village Foundation Board for believing that our work together will have an enduring impact on every child and adult with Ds that we are able to touch.

Thanks also to many of you for your continued support, and for making our inaugural year a tremendous success!

Happy Holidays to all.

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