Advancing the Future of Down Syndrome: A Conversation with Michelle Sie Whitten

In this episode of DSACO: Up for Discussion, Sarah sits down with Michelle Sie Whitten, Co-Founder, President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

Michelle shares how GLOBAL is advancing research, improving healthcare and advocating for individuals with Down syndrome. They discuss the NIH INCLUDE Project, promising areas of research, the work of the Linda Crnic Institute and the Anna and John J. Sie Center, and the resources available to families, self-advocates and professionals.

They also look ahead at the future of Down syndrome research and explore how families can help create meaningful change in their communities.

In this episode:

The mission of the Global Down Syndrome FoundationWhy Down syndrome research mattersThe impact of the NIH INCLUDE ProjectAdvancements in healthcare across the lifespanResources and support available to familiesCurrent advocacy priorities and ways to get involvedHope for the future of the Down syndrome communityLearn more:

Global Down Syndrome FoundationMichelle Sie WhittenNIH INCLUDE ProjectResearch and Medical Care ResourcesGLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down SyndromeAAP Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents with Down SyndromeDSACO