Episode 99: Lori Green, Executive Director of The Down Syndrome Association of the Mid-South

Raising Kellan

English - October 20, 2023 00:23 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 98. The Wond'ry, Vanderbilt's Center for Innovation and Design

Next Episode: Episode 100. Joy Life 901 and the Memphis Disability Network with Ashley Parks and Ginna Rauls

In today's episode of the Raising Kellan podcast, Marsh interviews Lori Green, the Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis and the Mid-South. Their mission is to empower and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome. Lori also talks about the various programs and services they offer, such as self-advocate classes, tutoring, and social events. She mentions their upcoming fundraiser, the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, which will take place on October 29, 2023.

Timeline:

2:10 Lori's background

3:38 Tennessee transitioned from institutionalization to community-dwelling for persons with disabilities.

4:17 Services provided by DSA of the Mid South.

10:02 Service area of DSA.

11:49 Is DSA an affiliate or chapter organization?

14:18 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Oct 29 is STEP UP Walk for Down Syndrome.

17:26 Closing Remarks.

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