Meadowood Program

HB took advantage of the beautiful weather this week and took the classroom outside to learn about different forces in science 🏃‍♂️💨

Forest Oak students had a visit from Trooper Ryan this week as they continue their unit on Laws, Rules, and Safety. Students asked thoughtful questions about her job and how she keeps the community safe. 👮‍♀️

World Sight Day is a global awareness day focused on eye health, vision, and preventing avoidable blindness and visual impairment. Good eye care matters and that many vision problems can be prevented, treated, or managed when detected early. 👁️🌍

🍀 Phelan Lucky isn’t just for St. Paddy’s Day. 😉

October 22 is Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day ( ) — so we’re asking our to and help us spread a little extra awareness on that Thursday. 💚

And when someone asks, “What’s Phelan Lucky?”… tell them!

A few things they might not know:

🍀 Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is a rare genetic condition caused by a deletion or change involving the end of chromosome 22.

🍀 It can affect speech, development, learning, motor skills, sensory processing and so much more. Every person with PMS is different.

🍀 Many people with PMS are minimally speaking or non-speaking, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have plenty to say, feel, learn, love and contribute.

🍀 PMS is rare (approx. 1 in ~7,300 individuals have PMS in U.S), but our is mighty. Families and individuals around the world are working every day to increase awareness, support research and create better opportunities for those diagnosed.

🍀 While doesn’t define a person, it is a BIG part of their story. A story worth sharing.

So on 10/22:

💚 WEAR .
💚 TAKE a photo.
💚 TELL someone what PMS is.
💚 SHARE a fact or your connection to PMS.
💚 Post your Phelan Lucky shirt, TAG us, and tell us where you are and who you are supporting in honor of! 📸🍀

Make sure to CHECK the comments below for a special Facebook frame from Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation & CureSHANK that you can add to your profile with your photo to help spread even more awareness (or feel free to steal ours 😉). 💚

Phelan Lucky .

Join DDDS for a monthly meet-up in a different county each month. Enjoy coffee, ask questions, and connect with DDDS staff in a casual, welcoming setting.

Whether you are interested in learning more about DDDS services or already receiving services, we want to connect with you!

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Where: House of Coffi, Dover
14 W. Lockerman Street