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November 5, 2019Down Syndrome Aim High Resources Center Announces New Leadership
The Center for Disability Services announces the appointment of Sue Williams as Director of the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center at the Center for Disability Services (DSAHRC).
DSAHRC seeks to provide services and supports to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. It is a wide-ranging resource for parents, individuals and the community on everything from support for expectant and new parents to self-advocacy training.
According to Greg Sorrentino, CEO of the Center for Disability Services, “with the announcement of the appointment of Sue Williams as Director, DSAHRC will be in a position to take on new challenges and create new opportunities. Sue brings both a professional and personal commitment to the mission of DSAHRC.”
Williams has 34 years of experience working in Human Services, all with the Center for Disability Services. She held various management roles in the Center’s Residential Service division before moving to Service Coordination. Her connection to and passion for Down syndrome services is a personal one — her sister Lauren has Down syndrome, lives in a Center for Disability Service residence, participates in CFDS day habilitation, receives dental services and is employed in its Mail Fulfillment Center. According to Williams, her service has always been guided by her principle that all individuals and families need and deserve the same dignity, respect and opportunities to which her sister and family are entitled.
Sue further states, “I am excited to be in a position to strengthen and enhance DSAHRC’s services as part of the Center family. Our goal is not only to grow and enhance the current services but also to refocus services and connect with area families affected by Down syndrome who are not yet availing themselves of DSAHRC’s services. Remembering that the middle initials of DSAHRC stand for ‘Aim High’, we will do all we can to support individuals to achieve what they and their families aim for.”
Awareness of Down Syndrome was one of the goals of the Buddy Walk, an annual fundraising event that was held in Schenectady’s Central Park on October 19th. This was the 23rd annual Buddy Walk, and over 500 participants attended and participated in a wide range of activities, entertainment, food trucks, therapy pigs, and education about Down syndrome.
