Category: DSC News

Spotlight On: Joey Kane
We are so fortunate to have a self-advocate on the DSC Board of Directors. This month we interviewed Joey Kane, to learn more about his job and his involvement with the DSC.What is your favorite part about being on the DSC Board of Directors?My favorite part...

Spotlight On: The Criss Family
We are so fortunate to have so many amazing families in the DSC. We interviewed Courtney Criss, DSC parent and instructor for the Ready, Set, Kindergarten Program, to learn how the DSC has impacted her family.   Tell us how the DSC has impacted your family...

Spotlight On: Raechel Benson
We are so proud that DSC member, Raechel Benson, will be participating in the Miss Washington Teen USA Pageant later this month where she will be the first participant to have Down syndrome. We interviewed Raechel to learn more about her favorite DSC events...

Spotlight On: The Baker Family
To get some pandemic and Learning Program perspective from our community, we spoke with Jacque Baker about how her daughter, Madeline, who has benefited from Learning Program in the past and now applies the program to the present. How are you spending your...

Dustin Kaufman Drum Lessons
Dustin Kaufman has partnered with the DSC to provide virtual weekly lessons to DSC members. Dustin Kaufman has over 20 years of drumming experience with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The New School, Masters of Music Degree from Manhattan School of...

Spotlight On: Drs. Partridge, Morrison, and Khor
We are so fortunate in the Puget Sound area to have an amazing trio of doctors who are working collaboratively to improve healthcare and outcomes for individuals with Down syndrome.  We interviewed Dr. Rebecca Partridge, one of the DSC’s newest board...

Inclusion and Acceptance for All
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2hZtHIbmXg Inclusion and acceptance for all was the theme chosen for the 2020 DSC Style & Stars event. Check out this great video of DSC members and local athletes. ...

L.A.U.G.H. App
An exclusive and fun experience for the whole family! On Wednesday, June 3rd DSC hosted an information session with Catherine Mayer, artist and creator of The L.A.U.G.H.® App (Let Art Unleash Great Happiness). L.A.U.G.H. is an evidence based app combining...

Spotlight On: Ayman King
To get some pandemic perspective from our community, we spoke with Ayman King (20) about how and what he is doing during the stay-at home order. How are you spending your time at home during this pandemic? I use a daily schedule and check things off...

Spotlight On: Sara & Ruben Smith
To get some pandemic perspective from our younger crowd, we spoke with siblings Sara (10) and Ruben (13) Smith about how and what they are doing during the stay-at-home order. Here’s their take on staying home (instead of spring break in Puerto Vallarta...