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We celebrate World Down Syndrome Day to educate and bring awareness to others on what Down syndrome is and the value they bring to the community. People with Down syndrome were born with a third copy of the 21st chromosome (3/21).


Come join us on March 21, 2023, to CELEBRATE World Down Syndrome Day.


The FOUNDATION and the Orlando Magic have teamed up to offer discounted tickets to the community. We will be announcing the Inclusion Champion of the Year at halftime, recognizing the school with the most attendance, and celebrating the power of inclusion!


This is an evening you WON'T want to miss!

INCLUSION CHAMPION OF THE YEAR 2023

Do not miss this opportunity to nominate someone in your student's life for INCLUSION CHAMPION OF THE YEAR!  The winner will be recognized on center court at halftime during our Magic of Inclusion / World Down Syndrome Day Celebration on 3.21.23 with the person who nominated them, their student, the principal of the school, and the Down Syndrome Partners in Education (DSPIE) Representative from their school district.  


They will also receive:


  • two tickets to the Magic game on 3.21
  • tickets and an invitation to the VIP FOUNDATION Pre-Game Event on 3.21 for their principal and DSPIE Representative 
  • a pizza party for their class
  • $321
  • an Inclusion Champion of the Year trophy


Click here to nominate your CHAMPION!  (Nominations are open to current teachers/staff in any Florida school.)  The first 10 nominees will also receive one (1) ticket to the game and an invitation to the VIP FOUNDATION Pre-game Event at 5pm. All nominees will be recognized by The FOUNDATION. There are DISCOUNTED tickets available for extended family, teachers, and friends starting at $17.75 here.  Please reach out to Lauren.Frosch@DSFFlorida.org if you have any questions about this award or non-member ticketing.   


If you have questions about tickets for our members ($5 for immediate family only) or the VIP FOUNDATION Pre-Game Event (invite only), please contact Robin.Longley@DSFFlorida.org.   


Click here to nominate a teacher!


*All nominees will receive a certificate, recognition on The FOUNDATION's website and will have a letter sent to their principal notifying them of their nomination for the award. 

nominate your inclusion champion today!

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CHECK OUT OUR NOMINEES!

Parvin Giraldo

Parvin Giraldo

Parvin Giraldo

Endeavor Elementary School

Orange County

3 Adjectives to describe the nominee: 

  • Caring, 
  • Ambitious
  • Patient

Ethan Mankoff

Parvin Giraldo

Parvin Giraldo

Horizon High School

Orange County

3 adjectives to describe the nominee:

  •  Inclusive
  • Enthusiastic
  • Positive role model 

Rachelle Kmetz

Rachelle Kmetz

Rachelle Kmetz

Kaley ESE Center

Orange County

3 Adjectives to describe your nominee : 

  • Detailed
  • Explicit
  • Loyal

Suzanne Tozer

Rachelle Kmetz

Rachelle Kmetz

Lake Silver Elementary

Orange County

3 Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  • Patient
  • Kind
  • Honest 

WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME PARTNERS IN EDUCATION?

 Down Syndrome Partners in Education is a partnership between the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida and the surrounding eight counties. Each county is represented by a group of individuals who act as the 'Down Syndrome Specialist' for their county. We collaborate quarterly to provide resources and tools to promote success in the school environment.   Some of the ways we help teachers and school personnel include: 


  • provide training and workshops so teachers feel supported
  • present peer presentations on Down syndrome
  • present school-wide workshops on Down syndrome
  • provide tutoring services
  • circulate resources


The current partners include: Brevard, Catholic Diocese, FDLRS, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute at UCF, Volusia, and UCP  

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our partners

Christine Parsons

Christine Parsons

Christine Parsons

 Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute 

Jennifer Crabb

Christine Parsons

Christine Parsons

 Brevard County 

Jackie Flannagan

Christine Parsons

Jackie Flannagan

 Diocese of Orlando 

Sam Davis

Ian Gesundheit

Jackie Flannagan

 FDLRS 

Cheryl Bishop

Ian Gesundheit

Ian Gesundheit

 Lake County 

Ian Gesundheit

Ian Gesundheit

Ian Gesundheit

 Orange County 

Hilary Deluca

Dr. Tanya Shores

Dr. Tanya Shores

 Osceola County 

Dr. Tanya Shores

Dr. Tanya Shores

Dr. Tanya Shores

 Seminole County 

Katherine Dustin

Dr. Tanya Shores

Katherine Dustin

 Sumter County 

Lori Phillips

Lori Phillips

Katherine Dustin

  Volusia  County 

Ilene Wilkins

Lori Phillips

Ilene Wilkins

 UCP 

meet our Education and Support Specialist

 Hi, my name is Lauren Frosch! I have spent my career in the Education field in various capacities.  It is my passion to see barriers being broken and people with Down syndrome getting opportunities in which they deserve. This newsletter is to bring awareness to Down syndrome and promote a partnership within schools, families, and communities.   


Have a question? Click here to send me an email

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