In an effort to help everyone at the Center for Family Support understand all the holidays happening this spring, the CFS Book Club worked together to create a slide show: March and April Holidays. From International Women’s Day to International Tatting Day, the advocates researched and shared what they could find out about all the
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21 Reasons Why: A Poem to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
The CFS Poetry Club met on March 21st to celebrate World Poetry Day as well as honor World Down Syndrome Day. The poets collaborated on an original poem called “21 Reasons Why”. We hope you enjoy this piece as we feel it best describes the wonderful characteristics of those with Down Syndrome. “21 Reasons Why”
Read moreMeet Elisanta: CFS Advocate of the Year
Elisanta is a fiercely independent individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), who has accomplished so much in her life and remains determined to keep on achieving! Nothing feels out of reach for Elisanta. She always has a project in the works and sets new milestones for herself to achieve. In 2022, Elisanta was the
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Advocacy as a practice has evolved and moved beyond virtuous acts of kindness to become a structured effort to provide a voice and support to those in need. While organizations often advocate as a “community”, increasingly and with the evolution of technology, advocacy efforts have shifted so that the voice of each individual can empower
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With both the New York and New Jersey budgets to be finalized in the coming weeks, we’re counting on our CFS community to step up and show their support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the organizations and staff who work with them. Here are a few ways you can make a difference.
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