RESOURCES


During her interview, playwright Lindsey Ferrentino offered up a list of different resources for those looking for more information about Down syndrome advocacy. Here is what she provided:


National Down Syndrome Congress


30 Mansell Court, Suite 108 Roswell, GA 30076 Toll Free: 800.232.NDSC (6372) Local: 770.604.9500 Fax: 770.604.9898 Email: info@ndsccenter.org


NYC Buddy Walk: http://www.ndss.org/play/na- tional-buddy-walk-program/


Take the pledge not to the say the “R-word” anymore: http://www.r-word.org/


If you want to work with a differently-abled actor, Lindsey suggests connecting with:


KMR Diversity Department: Cindy Kazarian Gail Williamson http://kmrtalent.com/diversity/


RESOURCES


American Theatre wing, “Working in the Theatre: Sign Language Theatre,” 20 January 2016. http://americantheatrewing.org/working-in-the-theatre/sign-language-theatre/


Amy Amatangelo. “'Born This Way': TV Review.” Hollywood Reporter. Dec 7 2015. Web. Accessed Dec 20, 2017.


Bower, Anna, et al. “Hardiness in Families with and without a Child with Down Syndrome.”Down Syndrome Research and Practice, vol. 5, no. 2, 1998, pp. 71–77., doi:10.3104/reports.79.


Brignell, Victoria. “Ancient World: Smeared in Mustard, Paraded Naked - the Curious and Often Cruel Treatment of Disabled People in the Ancient World.” New Statesman, New Statesman, 7 Apr. 2008, www.newstatesman.com/blogs/crips-column/2008/04/ disabled-slaves-child-roman.


The Broadway League, “Children of a Lesser God.” IBDB: The Internet Broadway Database. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-show/children-of-a-lesser-god-2548


“Chris Burke, ‘Life Goes On’ Actor, Reflects On The Message Behind His Success (VIDEO).” Huff Post/OWN. August 22, 2014/Updated Dec 6 2017. Web. Accessed Dec 20, 2017.


“Chris Burke: Then and Now.” ABILITY Magazine. Volume 2007, Issue 2. Web. Accessed Dec 20, 2017.


Connor, Jackson. “Autism Community Criticizes Hit Broadway Play for Opting, Again, to Cast a Non-Autistic Lead. The Village Voice, 18 August 2015. https://www.villagevoice. com/2015/08/18/autism-community-criticizes-hit-broadway-play-for-opting-again-to-cast- a-non-autistic-lead/


Cunningham, Cliff. “Families of Children with Down Syndrome.” Down Syndrome Research and Practice, vol. 4, no. 3, 1996, pp. 87–95., doi:10.3104/perspectives.66.


The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Poor Law.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 14 Feb. 2017, www.britannica.com/event/Poor-Law.


Engels, David. “Monstrum, Greek and Roman.” The Encyclopedia of Ancient History - Engels - Wiley Online Library, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 26 Oct. 2012, onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ doi/10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah17493/abstract.


“Glee.” Disabled TV Characters. April 24, 2017. Web. Accessed Dec 20, 2017.


“Guide for Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product.” NDSS Preferred Language Guide, http://www.ndss.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/NDSS-Preferred-Language- Guide-2015.pdf


Hannah, Charlie. “Jamie Brewer, Down Syndrome, & American Horror Story.” Moviepilot. com. August 18, 2016. Web. Accessed Dec 20, 2017.


Higuchi, Emily C., et al. “Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening for Trisomy 21: Consumers' Perspectives.” American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, vol. 170, no. 2, 9 Nov. 2015, pp. 375–385., doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.37460. http://www.ndss.org/about-down- syndrome/down-syndrome/Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, www.iep.utm.edu/ aris-pol/.


“Mental Illness During the Middle Ages.” Science and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery, Encyclopedia.com, www.encyclopedia.com/science/ encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/mental-illness-during-middle-ages.


The Minnesota Governor's Council on Devlopmental Disabilities. “Parallels In TimeA History of Developmental Disabilities.” Parallels In Time | A History of Developmental Disabilities, The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, 2017, mn.gov/mnddc/ parallels/index.html.


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“Noninvasive Prenatal Tests (NIPTs).” NDSS, National Down Syndrome Society, www.ndss.org/ advocate/ndss-legislative-agenda/healthcare-research/noninvasive-prenatal-tests-nipts/.


“Online Service to Locate Talent with Developmental Disabilities.” Down Syndrome in Arts and Media. 2008-2013. Web. Accessed Dec 20, 2017.


Park, Madison. “'Glee' star tapped to join Obama's committee.” The Chart. CNN. Nov 14, 2011.


Peterson, Margie. “Muhlenberg College grad makes Broadway history in The Glass Menagerie.” The Morning Call, 14 April 2017. http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/arts/mc-madison- ferris-glass-menagerie-wheelchair-sally-field-20170415-story.html


Petski, Denise. “Born This Way’ Docuseries Renewed For Season 4 By A&E.” Deadline Hollywood. August 23, 2017. Web. Accessed Dec 20, 2017.


“A Promising Future Together: A Guide for New and Expectant Parents.” NDSS, National Down Syndrome Society, www.ndss.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/NDSS-NPP-English.pdf.


Reynolds, Tammy, et al. “Early Medical Explanations Of Intellectual Disability.” Mental Help Early Medical Explanations of Intellectual Disability Comments, 21 May 2013, www.mentalhelp. net/articles/early-medical-explanations-of-intellectual-disability/.


Rice, Lynette. “The EW Report: Actors with Down Syndrome.” Entertainment Weekly. March 2, 2012.


Rowe, Mickey. “The First Actor with Autism to Play Curious Incident’s Autistic Lead Speaks Out.” Playbill, 18 December 2017.


http://www.playbill.com/article/the-first-actor-with-autism-to-play-curious-incidents-autistic-lead- speaks-out


Skotko, Brian G., et al. “Family Perspectives about Down Syndrome.” American Journal of Medical Genetics, vol. 170, no. 4, 22 Dec. 2015, pp. 930–941., doi:10.1002/ ajmg.a.37520


Skotko, Brian G., et al. “Having a Brother or Sister with Down Syndrome: Perspectives from Siblings.” American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, vol. 155, no. 10, 9 Sept. 2011, pp. 2348–2359., doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.34228.


Skotko, Brian G., et al. “Having a Son or Daughter with Down Syndrome: Perspectives from Mothers and Fathers.” American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, vol. 155, no. 10, 13 Sep. 2011, pp. 2335–2347., doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.34293.


Squire, Tari Hartman and Kristina Kopic and Daryl “Chill” Mitchell. “The Ruderman White Paper: On The Challenge to Create More Authentic Disability Casting and Representation on TV.” Ruderman Family Foundation, September 2017. http://rudermanfoundation.org/wp-content/ uploads/2017/09/tv_challenge_wp.pdf


Stasio, Marilyn. “Off Broadway Review: Cost of Living. Variety, 8 June 2017. http://variety. com/2017/legit/reviews/cost-of-living-review-play-1202458260/


Van Sickel, Eli. “Deafness on Broadway.” HowlRound, 21 October 2015. http://howlround.com/ deafness-on-broadway


“What Is Down Syndrome? | National Down Syndrome Society.” NDSS, www.ndss.org/about- down-syndrome/down-syndrome/.


VisABLE Talent http://visablepeople.com/


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