We’re officially kicking off Season 2 of DSACO: Up for Discussion, and we’re starting with a topic that matters deeply to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and our community: employment.

In this episode, we sit down with Megan Wilson, DSACO’s new Employment Services Specialist, to talk all things employment services, skill-building, and creating meaningful, competitive job opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.

Megan works under DRS employment contracts and plays a key role in helping individuals gain confidence, build workplace skills, and find jobs that align with their strengths and goals. She breaks down what employment services look like at DSACO, who can benefit, and how families can get started.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• Megan’s background and what led her to DSACO
• What an Employment Services Specialist does day-to-day
• What DRS employment contracts mean (in simple terms)
• Who is eligible for DSACO’s employment services
• The types of jobs and career paths individuals are exploring
• Skills needed before and during employment
• Why meaningful, competitive employment matters
• Advice for families feeling unsure about employment
• How local businesses and community members can get involved
• What’s ahead for employment services at DSACO

👕 World Down Syndrome Day T-Shirt Preorders

Before you go — World Down Syndrome Day is coming up! DSACO’s World Down Syndrome Day t-shirt preorders are now open, and this is a fun way to celebrate inclusion while supporting individuals with Down syndrome in our community.

🗓 Preorders close February 7 🔗 Preorder link: https://www.dsaco.org/fundraisers/wdsd

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Thanks for listening — and welcome to Season 2! 💙💛