Inspiring Individuals: Asmita and Kavin

Inspiring Individuals: Asmita and Kavin

Inspiring Individuals Asmita and Kavin Mistry Kavin is a 23-year-old young man who has a strong affinity for music. He loves to sing songs in multiple languages, from genres and artists around the world. Music motivates and energizes him, but it also calms and soothes...
How the Empowerment Team Dealt with COVID-19

How the Empowerment Team Dealt with COVID-19

As we know COVID-19 has changed the way we interact and socialize with others. Most of our high function adults with CdLS were struggling with managing changes to their daily routine such as not being able to; attend day programs, return back to work or go out into...
COVID-19 Vaccine and Individuals with CdLS

COVID-19 Vaccine and Individuals with CdLS

Update as of November 2021, We now have COVID immunization for 5-12 year olds. This is a lower dose, because their immune system is so much better and quicker than those of teens and adults. We strongly encourage all children with CdLS at those ages to receive the...
Gulmina Merakai

Gulmina Merakai

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Gulmina. Where she used to be there is a hole in the world which we find ourselves walking around in the day and falling in at night. Gulmina was born on October 28, 1989 in Chicago, Illinois. She...
Celebrating Norm

Celebrating Norm

Norm Winnerman, valued member of the CdLS Foundation will be receiving the Rare Impact Award from NORD. NORD will be honoring all exceptional awardees, virtually, on October 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm EST. The award honors his years of service as a pioneer, mentor and...
Resources from CdLS Experts

Resources from CdLS Experts

With social distancing, school closures and many other essential services being closed due to COVID-19. We have compiled a list from our CdLS experts on in-home therapies that you can do with your loved ones to ensure that they are still working on their well-being....
COVID-19 CdLS Foundation Update

COVID-19 CdLS Foundation Update

Updated: 3/27/2020 3:52 PM We have been able to gather more information regarding CdLS and COVID-19. “Individuals with CdLS and immune deficiency have “antibody immune deficiency”. Antibodies are not a critical part of the immune system necessary for...