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Upcoming Events

2011 BUDDY WALK at Saltillo City Park

10/01/2011 Registration: 9 a.m. - Buddy Walk: 10:00 a.m. til

Have you ever been to a "Buddy Walk"? If not, be sure to clear your calendars for Saturday, October 1st because you are in for a treat. This awareness and advocacy event is held in over 275 locations around the world each year to raise awareness of Down syndrome, which affects over 400,000 people worldwide. It is a day of fun, celebration and great entertainment. This year, NEMDSS is celebrating it's 5th year of doing a Buddy Walk which has drawn in excess of 1,000 people in year's past. This is the largest annual fundraiser for NEMDSS and this year's event will feature: Live Entertainment, Free Food, Inflatable Moon Walks and Bounce Houses, 5K Buddy Run, Huge Silent Auction, Character Visits, Face Painting, Train Rides, Resource Booths, and More! Everyone is Invited and encouraged to attend this event as we will have something for everyone. For more information, please call Scott and Michelle Knight at 871-2387 or 871-8308.

Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society is proud to offer Special Education Teacher Grants. These grants are available to special education teachers, in the service area that NEMDSS serves, to help with classroom materials, supplies and special projects. Please read Special Education Teacher Grant application for complete details and to apply.

Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society would also like to say a huge thank you to all the special education teachers in our area for all the hard work and dedication you give to our children with Down syndrome and all children with special needs.