News | Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization

Tuesday, January, 27

Make & Take IEP Binder Workshop

5:30 PM- Dinner

6:00 PM Workshop Begins

Floor 2, Room 3

Blooomington Public Library

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE!

Click above for more information and to RSVP

Posted

1/12/2026

Thursday, January, 22

ARC of Illinois Listening Session

JANUARY 22nd, TWO SESSIONS: 3:00 pm AND 6:30 pm

Click Here To Register

Posted

12/31/2025

CIDSO President Named NCSS Service Volunteer of the Year!

Congratulations CIDSO President Deb Presley!

National Customer Service Association All Star!

Thank you for all you do for CIDSO!

Award Information and Deb's Comments

Posted

11/8/2025

CARE Down Syndrome

A Clinical Education Hub for Healthcare Professionals

Only an estimated 5% of adults with Down syndrome in the U.S. have access to specialty Down syndrome clinics. That means 95% rely on their primary care professional.

Click above for link to website of resources for PCPs with patients with Down Syndrome

Posted

10/26/2025

McLean County Functional Needs Registry

The McLean County Functional Needs Registry is a program set up to help individuals with special needs during an emergency situation. The program is a voluntary registration by county residents with functional needs to help local emergency responders during an emergency with planning and preparedness, so they know in advance who needs extra assistance. Click on link below for more information and to register.

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Posted

8/3/2024

Memorial or Tribute Donations

Donations may be made to CIDSO in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone.

Click above for details and the link to make an electronic donation.

Posted

2/27/2022

IDDC

Intellectual and Developmental Disability Collaborative

Housed in the McLean County Health Department's Behavioral Health Program, IDDC is acollaborative system of care and development to better serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Contact: iddc@mcleancountyil.gov

Posted

7/26/2023

Chromosomally Enhanced: What is Your Super Power

Click above for details re: this film

Posted

9/24/2022

Inclusive Education Guidelines

Down Syndrome: Guidelines for Inclusive Education is the first document of its kind in the United States. The document addresses the education settings that support students with Down syndrome, covering the period from early intervention and primary education through secondary and through higher education, with the primary focus being K-12 students.

Link to Guidelines

Posted

5/29/2022