|
2021 Toy Drive
If you would like to donate toys, please |
2021 New York Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 Time: 6pm Location: Plandome Village Hall, Plandome, NY |
Upcoming Events & activities
EMPLOYMENT
If you are interested in working 2 hours a week in the SF Bay Area in food service? For more info: info@thematthewfoundation.org
Collaborated with Accidental Ally to help them hire four (4) people with Down syndrome in Spring/Summer 2021. Accidental Ally is a startup dedicated to building an inclusive world and they "dream of a digital world that is accessible to EVERYONE - regardless of their abilities." They hired these paid interns to work together on projects and to work alongside their developers to gain a deeper understanding of the specific needs of individuals and their families
Invited to join the 2021 Stanford Neurodiversity Summit's Employment Subcommittee to ensure that the needs and interests of the Down syndrome community are considered. This conference has built a strong local following and international reputation for considering the
INCLUSIVE PRACTICES (current & ongoing)
Established an inclusive summer camp at Alpine Hills Swim & Tennis Club, Portola Valley, California for children of all abilities.
Provided grant for inclusive education to St. Nicholas Catholic School to become the first Catholic school in the San Jose, California Diocese to educate a middle school student with Down syndrome.
Joined, by invitation, an Advisory Committee for the Santa Clara University School of Education with a primary goal to increase inclusive education teaching practices.
If you are interested in working 2 hours a week in the SF Bay Area in food service? For more info: info@thematthewfoundation.org
Collaborated with Accidental Ally to help them hire four (4) people with Down syndrome in Spring/Summer 2021. Accidental Ally is a startup dedicated to building an inclusive world and they "dream of a digital world that is accessible to EVERYONE - regardless of their abilities." They hired these paid interns to work together on projects and to work alongside their developers to gain a deeper understanding of the specific needs of individuals and their families
Invited to join the 2021 Stanford Neurodiversity Summit's Employment Subcommittee to ensure that the needs and interests of the Down syndrome community are considered. This conference has built a strong local following and international reputation for considering the
INCLUSIVE PRACTICES (current & ongoing)
Established an inclusive summer camp at Alpine Hills Swim & Tennis Club, Portola Valley, California for children of all abilities.
Provided grant for inclusive education to St. Nicholas Catholic School to become the first Catholic school in the San Jose, California Diocese to educate a middle school student with Down syndrome.
Joined, by invitation, an Advisory Committee for the Santa Clara University School of Education with a primary goal to increase inclusive education teaching practices.
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM SURVEY
Will you take this survey to help a private university in California explore the viability of a four-year, post-secondary, inclusive education program for people with intellectual disability?
These types of programs (see Think College, https://thinkcollege.net/) often provide on-campus housing, accept students at a minimum of a third grade academic level, and offer significant support in all aspects of university life including academic, social, and independent on-campus living. Most student are offered employment at a living wage after graduation.
This survey is not a commitment from you or the university but is purely meant to be an early indicator for faculty to see if there is interest in this type of program in California.
Will you take this survey to help a private university in California explore the viability of a four-year, post-secondary, inclusive education program for people with intellectual disability?
These types of programs (see Think College, https://thinkcollege.net/) often provide on-campus housing, accept students at a minimum of a third grade academic level, and offer significant support in all aspects of university life including academic, social, and independent on-campus living. Most student are offered employment at a living wage after graduation.
This survey is not a commitment from you or the university but is purely meant to be an early indicator for faculty to see if there is interest in this type of program in California.
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY @ UNITED NATIONS - New York and Geneva
New York event: Wed-Fri, 3/17/21-3/19/21
UNTV: https://www.un.org/webcast/schedule/latest.html
Program: https://www.ds-int.org/.../virtual-wdsd-conference-in-new...
Live Captioning: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-DSI
UNTV: https://www.un.org/webcast/schedule/latest.html
Program: https://www.ds-int.org/.../virtual-wdsd-conference-in-new...
Live Captioning: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-DSI
|
|
PAST EVENTS
|
December 2020 - Thanks to generous donors, over 100 gifts were delivered to children with Down syndrome and developmental disabilities and families in need in December 2020. |
|
Past Events
Down Syndrome Conference @ Stanford University
Postponed due to COVID-19
New date: TBD
Postponed due to COVID-19
New date: TBD
9th Annual
World Down Syndrome Day Conference at United Nations Headquarters, NY
Conference Theme: "We Decide"
Date: Friday, March 20, 2020
In person event cancelled due to COVID 19
Watch a recording of the Virtual conference on:
https://www.facebook.com/events/626920234821593/
Organized by Down Syndrome International and co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Australia, Brazil, Japan, Republic of Korea, Poland, and United Kingdom to the United Nations and UNICEF.
The Matthew Foundation works closely with
Down Syndrome International every year on planning the annual
World Down Syndrome Conference at United Nations HQ.
World Down Syndrome Day Conference at United Nations Headquarters, NY
Conference Theme: "We Decide"
Date: Friday, March 20, 2020
In person event cancelled due to COVID 19
Watch a recording of the Virtual conference on:
https://www.facebook.com/events/626920234821593/
Organized by Down Syndrome International and co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Australia, Brazil, Japan, Republic of Korea, Poland, and United Kingdom to the United Nations and UNICEF.
The Matthew Foundation works closely with
Down Syndrome International every year on planning the annual
World Down Syndrome Conference at United Nations HQ.
State of Inclusive Education in the US
Side Event at WDSD Conf @ UNHQ, NY
Date: Friday, March 21, 2019
Side Event at WDSD Conf @ UNHQ, NY
Date: Friday, March 21, 2019
Fordham Law Journal Symposium
Urban Cities and Accessibility
Fordham Law School
150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY
Skadden Conference Center
Date: February, Feb. 14, 2020
Time: 10am-5pm
Urban Cities and Accessibility
Fordham Law School
150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY
Skadden Conference Center
Date: February, Feb. 14, 2020
Time: 10am-5pm
The Matthew Foundation President, John Blascovich, will be a panel speaker at this symposium. He will be presenting in the Technology and Accessibility panel.
2020 Super Fest South Florida
Feb. 1, 2020
Feb. 1, 2020
2019 Super Fest Atlanta
Feb. 2, 2019
Feb. 2, 2019
Inclusive Pizza Making Class
Voted "Best Pizza on Long Island"*
*by Long Island Press
Voted "Best Pizza on Long Island"*
*by Long Island Press
It was wonderful to see so many people join us on Monday, Nov 12, 2018 for this pizza making class. Huge thank you to everyone who came and to Chef Mike at Umberto's of Manhasset, NY for giving the students with developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn alongside their peers. It was a fun and delicious time for all!
|
|
Sponsored by: 
|
|
This class is part of The Matthew Foundation's effort to promote inclusion.
