by Gabbie Nadeau | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Recently, we learned the sad news that LAIRD JACKSON – the CdLS Foundation’s first medical director passed away. Before the founding of our beloved Foundation there was the Reaching Out newsletter. Those early pioneers sent out a request to the medical community...
by Gabbie Nadeau | Oct 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Marckis Mountz is the youngest of seven children, all raised by loving parents Jana and Ken. Marckis grew in his mom’s heart and not her belly. Marckis was born at 37 weeks weighing 2 pound 2 ounces and only 14 inches long. Being so small Marckis had to overcome many...
by Gabbie Nadeau | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Wonderland Camp has a sign stating, Serving Special needs since 1969. The event was hosted by the Rauba family, whose daughter Janelle (11) has CdLS. Janelle’s dad, who loves to barbecue, served hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. Other family members, including,...
by Gabbie Nadeau | Sep 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I was 21 weeks pregnant. “Hi, Molly. This is Dr. F. calling about your blood work.” My heart started racing. I knew the doctor wouldn’t call unless he was concerned. I ran to the bathroom of the restaurant we were in – the only place I could think to go. My...
by Gabbie Nadeau | Sep 6, 2019 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Sean Teehan The Avon-based Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation has moved its headquarters to a larger office in town to facilitate growth, it said. The CdLS Foundation has 10 employees and provides services — including running support groups and four...
by Gabbie Nadeau | Sep 4, 2019 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Dear Ms. Spigarolo, Mr. Kraft and the New England Patriots Team: I want to extend a sincere thank you, on behalf of all families with children with special needs, for providing access to enjoy your training camp. This year was even more important and special for our...
by Gabbie Nadeau | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
TO MY AMERICAN FRIENDS: I had the pleasure of representing us at the CdLS International Conference last weekend in Europe. It was a bittersweet experience to say goodbye to our friends around the world who are part of our CdLS Family. It was thrilling to see families...
by Gabbie Nadeau | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Shaun Heasley | June 12, 2019 With a bipartisan proposal, members of Congress are pushing a new plan to increase competitive, integrated employment for young people with developmental disabilities. A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this month...
by Gabbie Nadeau | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
LEWISTOWN — Marckis Mountz is a sweet and bubbly 4, soon to be 5-year-old little boy whose smile lights up the room. He lives in Lewistown with his parents, Jana and Ken Mountz. He is the youngest of seven children; two remain at home with him and four are adults. He...
by Gabbie Nadeau | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Deep within a labyrinth of offices at Wright Junior High School, eighth-grader Mikayla Needlman gently knocks on Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 Superintendent Scott Warren’s door. Warren quickly opens up and smiles at his young visitor. Mikayla...
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