GlobeNewswire: Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Contains the last 10 of 13 releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=42024-03-29T13:57:14ZGlobeNewswirehttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/05/31/844647/10163110/en/MDSC-Pilots-Regional-Events-to-Educate-Employers-About-Hiring-People-with-Disabilities.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820MDSC Pilots Regional Events to Educate Employers About Hiring People with Disabilities 2016-05-31T11:34:56Z<![CDATA["Diversify Your Workforce" Events Launching in June BURLINGTON, Mass., May 31, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the state's Regional Employment Collaboratives are launching a series of regional workshops around the state to educate employers and human resources professionals on ways to expand their workforce by hiring people with disabilities.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/09/29/771787/10150950/en/Campaign-to-Open-Employers-Eyes-to-the-Power-of-People-with-Down-Syndrome.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820Campaign to Open Employers' Eyes to the Power of People with Down Syndrome2015-09-29T12:18:29Z<![CDATA[Boston Bruins Foundation, MDSC and others join forces to raise awareness about lack of employment opportunities BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress will be launching its new public awareness campaign, Your Next Star, on Oct. 1, aimed at opening the eyes of employers to the power of people with Down syndrome in the workplace. Two years in the making, Your Next Star came about because of our increasing awareness of the challenges facing adults with Down syndrome looking for meaningful work opportunities in their communities.]]>logo-loginhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/03/26/719369/10126590/en/Mass-Down-Syndrome-Community-Celebrates-31st-Conference.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820Mass. Down Syndrome Community Celebrates 31st Conference2015-03-26T19:04:29Z<![CDATA['World Is Ours' Conference features more than two dozen workshops by regional and national experts on a spectrum of topics related to Down syndrome BOSTON, March 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, March 28, one week after World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress holds its 31st Annual Conference to celebrate the true acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome.]]>Tierney and NaiaAnnual Conference Bannerhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/12/18/692619/10112970/en/ABLE-Act-Passes-Congress-with-Support-from-Mass-Delegation.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820'ABLE Act' Passes Congress with Support from Mass. Delegation2014-12-18T16:53:25Z<![CDATA[After Eight Years, Nation's Most Bipartisan Bill Heads to President's Desk for Signature into Law BURLINGTON, MA, MASS., Dec. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a long 8-year effort to educate Congress about the financial hardship facing people with Down syndrome and other disabilities, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act (H.R. 647/S. 313) passed the US Senate as part of the Tax Extenders Package yesterday. With 77 co-sponsors in the senate and 381 in the House, the ABLE Act is the most bipartisan, bicameral bill before the 113th Congress. Having passed the House overwhelmingly two weeks ago and the Senate approval yesterday, it now goes before the President, who has 10 days to sign it into law.]]>1912247_10152319952153200_308545470_n1920519_10152319977813200_1461385190_nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/13/683090/10108189/en/Meet-YouTube-Star-Liam4DS-at-Bruins-Alum-Charity-Game-Get-your-own-Fist-Bump.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820Meet YouTube Star #Liam4DS at Bruins Alum Charity Game; Get your own Fist Bump2014-11-13T18:44:09Z<![CDATA[Bruins legends face off in game to support acceptance and inclusion MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Get your own fist bump from Liam Fitzgerald, the 8-year-old boy with Down syndrome who became a YouTube sensation. Footage of Liam, who has Down syndrome, getting fist bumps from the entire Boston Bruins team went viral last week. It now has more than 4 million views. Liam's fans will be tweeting under the hashtag #Liam4DS and #FistBump4DS. ]]>Screenshot 2014-11-13 11.33.19boy-with-down-syndrome-leukemia-liam-fitzgerald-fist-bumps-boston-bruins-4https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/20/674617/10103455/en/Mass-Governor-to-Sign-Bill-at-Fenway-Protecting-People-with-Disabilities-from-Out-of-State-Criminals.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820Mass Governor to Sign Bill at Fenway Protecting People with Disabilities from Out-of-State Criminals 2014-10-20T19:51:05Z<![CDATA[Two other major pieces of disability legislation will be signed Thursday at ceremonial event BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At Fenway Park on Thursday, Oct. 23, disability advocates will gather for the ceremonial signing of the MDSC's top priority bill - the National Background Check (NBC) Bill.]]>Prenatal Bill signingFenwayhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/08/14/658775/10094742/en/NEW-LAW-Employees-to-Undergo-FBI-Fingerprinting-Before-Working-With-People-with-Disabilities.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820NEW LAW: Employees to Undergo FBI Fingerprinting Before Working With People with Disabilities2014-08-14T13:45:04Z<![CDATA[Landmark National Background Check Bill Finally Closes Loophole to Protect Vulnerable from Out-of-State Criminals BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has signed into law a bill that promises to close a loophole and protect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Commonwealth from out-of-state criminals.]]>Prenatal Bill signinghttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/07/16/651199/10089671/en/Every-Red-Sox-Hit-in-July-Helping-People-with-Down-Syndrome.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820Every Red Sox Hit in July Helping People with Down Syndrome2014-07-16T15:04:19Z<![CDATA[EchoStor already committed to donating $5,650 to MDSC as Sox return from All-Star Break BOSTON, July 16, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the month of July, every time the Red Sox get a hit, EchoStor Technologies is donating $50 to the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, the premier resource for Down syndrome information, advocacy and networking in Massachusetts.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/03/17/618854/10072885/en/Zakim-Bridge-to-be-Lit-Symbolic-Colors-of-Down-Syndrome-on-World-Ds-Awareness-Day.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820Zakim Bridge to be Lit Symbolic Colors of Down Syndrome on World Ds Awareness Day2014-03-17T15:36:49Z<![CDATA[Boston Recognizes 3/21, a Day with Special Significance for People with Trisomy-21 BURLINGTON, Mass., March 17, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Leonard P. Zakim Bridge, the iconic landmark that overlooks parts of downtown Boston and the Boston Harbor, will be aglow in blue and yellow on March 21 to celebrate World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. ]]>descdeschttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/10/09/579391/10052028/en/Amid-Big-News-Thousands-Gather-in-Massachusetts-to-Celebrate-People-With-Down-Syndrome.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=18820Amid Big News, Thousands Gather in Massachusetts to Celebrate People With Down Syndrome2013-10-09T22:17:26Z<![CDATA[Buddy Walk to Feature 'Signing Time' Star Rachel Coleman WAKEFIELD, Mass., Oct. 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amid news that Down syndrome was 'silenced' in a laboratory experiment here in Massachusetts, thousands will gather on beautiful Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield on Sunday, Oct. 13 to celebrate people with Down syndrome.]]>Buddy Walk & Family Festival 2013Buddy Walk & Family Festival 2013Rachel Coleman Will be the Special Guest at the 17th Annual Buddy WalkRachel Coleman