Down syndrome & Higher Education
DS Connections NW has created a 3/21 Grant/Scholarship to help outstanding students with an extra chromosome achieve their goals of higher education and independence. We are excited and honored to partner with these hard working students with a yearly 3/21 Grant/Scholarship to continue to raise expectations, awareness, and funds and to help people with Down syndrome achieve their education dreams!
For more information about Ds Connections NW 3/21 Scholarship, or to nominate a student for the scholarship, please contact Rebecca Clemens at rebeccac@dsconnectionsnw.org. To contribute to the scholarship fund directly, please “Donate” to DS Connections Nw. Be sure to designate your tax deductible donation to the 3/21 Scholarship General Fund.
Down syndrome Working Adults
A growing number of adults with Down syndrome enjoy greater independence and enhanced skills development today thanks in part to employment opportunities. Having a job builds confidence for people with Down syndrome, whether it is a paid or volunteer position. It’s also a good way to increase awareness of learning difficulties among the general public, especially when it comes to showing the many talents these very capable and special individuals possess. From working as baristas in community coffee shops to taking positions in national chains, handling the front desk at offices, or working with their hands in the great outdoors, people with Down syndrome can thrive in a wide range of positions when they have the support, drive and skills they need to perform the job.
