The 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk

Down Syndrome Education Week

September 8-12, 2008

A Community Educational Project presented by the

Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL)

The week of September 8-12 has been designated as Down Syndrome Education Week presented by the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL).  This is a week long educational project designed to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome. Students helping other students through education and support is the key to breaking barriers between people with disabilities and without.  The Down Syndrome Education Week is one way of accomplishing this. This special week will culminate in a Sunday afternoon celebration known as the Lowcountry Buddy Walk.

The following documents are available to promote inclusion and acceptance of all people with Down syndrome
and to help promote local classrooms’ participation in the 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk October 5, 2008 on Daniel Island at Etiwan Park.

Please Download & Reproduce this information as needed.

    * Buddy Walk & Down Syndrome Education Week Announcement Flyer
    * Scripted lesson plans:

                  Pre-Kindergarten
                  K - 2nd Grades

                  3rd - 5th Grades

                  6th - 8th Grades

                  9th - 12th Grades

    * Letter to Educators
    * Letter to the Parents of your Classroom
    * 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk Registration Form
    * 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk Poster
    * Ideas to involve your school in the Down Syndrome Education Week & 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk with Money saving tips for distributing material about the Buddy Walk
    * Helpful Resources & Media Links