Exhibitors

The Alana Down Syndrome Center (ADSC) at MIT is a collection of scientists and engineers who are working to make life better for people with Down syndrome through science and technology. At our exhibit, you will meet our researchers and learn about their discoveries, clinical trials and inventions.

The Alzheimer Biomarkers Consortium-Down Syndrome (ABC-DS) is a 5-year research project where we follow a group of adult volunteers with Down syndrome to find signs and risks of Alzheimer’s. As part of the study, we gather data through brain scans, blood tests, and exams that look at how people with Down syndrome think.

The Alzheimer’s Association provides education, support, and resources for individuals with Down syndrome who are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their families and caregivers. Stop by to learn about early detection, planning, and support services.

ARWell: Augmented Reality Wellness app full of games designed to enhance strength, balance, coordination, and endurance, while making movement & exercise fun! The software uses the camera in a device you already own (tablet, phone, laptop) to track body motion, turning the player into the game controller — putting the player IN the game!

Founded in 2018 by CEO, Lindsay Watson, a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience and CTO, Steve Blake, a 30-year medical and tech-education software expert, Augment Therapy® is an award-winning digital health company that engages people of all ages and ability levels in immersive exercise from hospital to home.

For the past 20 years, the Boston College CANLab has been studying how the brain works to learn and remember new information. We have two ongoing research projects examining factors that support successful memory in individuals with Down syndrome and we would love to have you involved! Please stop by!

What does it look like to grow older? This photo exhibit is part of a co-research project about aging by researchers with and without Down syndrome at Boston University. The photos show experiences growing older and share stories about what is important and what can be hard as people with Down syndrome get to old age.

Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is a nationally accredited transitional living program and approved private special education school in New Haven, CT with a mission of empowering adults (18+) with developmental and social disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives.

Cheetah Greetings makes and sells handmade one-of-a-kind greeting cards, bookmarks, and stickers by using patterned cardstock, stamping, and specialized crafting machines and also makes customized buttons.

My name is Chris May, I am 36 years old and I love photography. My favorite subjects include animals, nature, landscapes and sporting events. When I am not taking photos, I work at a Star Market, enjoy tennis, Special Olympics, Red Sox games, reading and spending time on Cape Cod.

Clear Guidance specializes in supporting the unique needs of aging adults with Down syndrome and the people who care for them. Our services include assessment and monitoring, collaborative planning and problem-solving, education and advocacy, dementia care planning, and guidance for families and care partners.

Collette Divitto is an entrepreneur, author, global speaker, and thought leader to anyone who’s ever been told they are not good enough or intelligent enough to pursue their dreams. After being rejected from many job opportunities, Collette decided to launch her own cookie company in 2016. She now has 15 employees, 12 original flavor recipes, and sells across the US & Canada. Her story won an Academy Award 2025 and her cookies are deeelicous!

The INCLUDE Collaboration for Down Syndrome Progress (CDP), launched by the National Institutes of Health in 2024 with a $20 million investment over five years, unites a national research infrastructure including five multi-site recruitment centers, a biobank, and coordinating center to study DS across the lifespan.

DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry enables people with Down syndrome and their families to contribute to research studies, connect with Down syndrome researchers, and find resources and community events.

I create fine art photographs of the region and sell prints, greeting cards, self-published books and puzzles.

favorABLES are handmade 3D gift items, designed to spread kindness through personalized messages and small treats like candies or pens. These unique, customizable favors are perfect for holidays, weddings, workplace morale boosters, and special occasions.

Fletcher Tilton works with families to explore a variety of decision-making options for a family member with an intellectual disability. Special needs encompass a range of strategies from establishing special needs trusts, deciding between guardianship versus supported decision-making agreements, and advocacy regarding eligibility for services and group home care.

At Glaukos, our focus is to develop and lead the global ophthalmic market with novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases—therapies that advance the existing standard of care and enrich the lives and treatment alternatives for patients worldwide.

The Healthy Outcomes and Psychosocial Equity (HOPE) Lab strives to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve healthy outcomes, particularly mental health and wellness, through equitable access to evidence-based care. We do this through research that:

• Raises awareness of trauma and mental health symptoms in people with IDD.
• Improves assessments so that people who need help can get help.
• Improves service delivery so that people with IDD can experience healthy outcomes, community inclusion, and wellbeing.

HumanKind is an inclusive casting and production company dedicated to changing what representation looks like in media. Through our initiative, Beauty Has No Limits, we empower individuals with disabilities through photo clinics, workshops, and modeling opportunities. Visit our booth for information and check out our headshot clinic experience in the self-advocacy workshop!

The Mount Sinai Dermatology Clinical Trials team is part of the Mount Sinai Department of Dermatology. Our team collaborates with physicians, pharmaceutical companies, government organizations and clinical trial organizations to run clinical trials to improve the lives of individuals living with skin conditions.

Inclusive Fitness is Greater Boston’s leading neuroadaptive gym, serving teens and adults with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our expert coaches deliver adaptive fitness programs through personalized 1:1 training and small group sessions, helping athletes build strength, confidence, and independence in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment.

InclusiveU, part of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, brings students of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to experience college life in a fully inclusive setting to Syracuse University.

Welcome to my colorful world! Art provides me a way to expressing myself and the beauty of the world around me. I create a variety of products from abstract prints to my “Different is Cool” line of clothing. I can’t wait to share my art with you!

LetMeDoIt is an AI-powered decision-support platform helping people with disabilities navigate financial, employment, and everyday life decisions through guided, step-by-step tools. Designed with accessibility and supported decision-making at its core, the platform empowers individuals, families, and caregivers to build independence, confidence, and long-term financial well-being

Marbridge is a non-profit residential community located in Austin that offers a continuum of care for adults with IDD. For 73 years, we have provided residents opportunities to learn, experience, and achieve a whole new life.

The MGH Down Syndrome Program delivers compassionate, evidence based, multidisciplinary care across the lifespan. With clinics at capacity, families worldwide can access expert guidance through DSC2U.org. Our team also leads innovative research and global collaborations to advance understanding and improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome.

The mission of the Center for Alzheimer’s Research in Down Syndrome is to understand why people with Down syndrome develop dementia, including the potential role of other genetic, medical or environmental risk factors. Our goals include:

1. identifying factors that could be modified or that could lead to treatments to slow or prevent dementia in Ds
2. bringing new treatments and opportunities for involvement in clinical trials
3. improving the lives of the patients that we care for

We have an active research portfolio including the Alzheimer’s Biomarker Consortium – Down Syndrome (ABC-DS) study, now in its 10th year.

MEFA – the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority – helps families plan, save, and pay for college and reach financial goals through community education programs, college savings plans, and competitive college financing options.

My mission is spreading love for life through art. Today, more than ever, physical art grows in importance as a way of keeping us grounded and connected to the most important things in life. I’ve sold and been commissioned to create paintings that feature favorite places and homes, and nature. I’ve worked with executives, public officials, Mom & Pop stores, and the general public to create art that keeps us rooted to the most important parts of our lives.

NDSC is a member-sustained non-profit organization, composed of parents, self-advocates, siblings, grandparents, educators, physicians, therapists, other professionals, friends, and supporters. Our purpose is to promote the interests of people with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, public awareness, and information.

DSAIA’s mission is to create a network of Down syndrome organizations and empower them with the resources to better serve their communities.

The NTG is a national nonprofit supporting aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are at risk for or living with dementia. We provide practical resources—screening tools, guidelines, education, and a free caregiver support group—to help families and providers navigate dementia with confidence and support.

Pathfinder Village, Edmeston, has a rich history of supporting people with Down syndrome across the lifespan. Visit www.pathfindervillage.org to learn about post-secondary opportunities, vocational training, employment, and specialty care for men and women who are aging.

We are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals and family members of individuals with special needs. For more than 30 years, we have helped families like ours plan and invest for the future. As fiduciaries, we put your interests first — aligning financial decisions with your needs and long-term goals.

Seven Hills Foundation provides exceptional integrated clinical, educational and community-based supports to children and adults with disabilities and significant life challenges. Our professional staff is passionate about our work that helps people SEE the possibilities, BELIEVE in themselves, and ACHIEVE their dreams.

The Improvaneer Method (IM) is a groundbreaking, structured program that utilizes improvisational comedy techniques to build key life, social, and workplace skills for individuals with developmental disabilities. Founded by Rob Snow in 2018, IM fosters self-confidence, rapid thinking, active listening, and adaptability in a fun, supportive, and low-pressure environment.

The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome is a resource center dedicated to best practices in education, research, advocacy, and innovation for individuals, families, and professionals. We specialize in comprehensive aging and dementia care supports, promoting quality services and continuity of care across a person’s lifespan.

Think College provides resources, technical assistance, and training related to college options for students with intellectual disability, and manages the only national listing of college programs for students with intellectual disability in the United States.

United Dance empowers youth and young adults with Down syndrome through integrated dance workshops, courses, and inclusive performances. Guided by professional dancers and supported by musicians and healthcare professionals, classes foster creativity, confidence, and connection. Their performance branch, the United Dance Company, unites diverse dancers in acclaimed sensory friendly productions. With programs and workshops across the U.S., Asia, and Europe, United Dance builds community through the shared joy and artistry of movement.