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title: "News | The Kennedy Willis Center - Supporting Individuals with Down Syndrome"
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# News

 [Life Skills Young Leaders Programs Actually Teach](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/life-skills-young-leaders-programs-actually-teach "Life Skills Young Leaders Programs Actually Teach")

 When most people think about young leaders programs, they picture polished resumes, impressive college applications, and a checklist of extracurricular achievements. While those outcomes certainly matter, they only tell part of the story. The deeper ...

 [How Enrichment Programs Foster Creativity and Confidence](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/how-enrichment-programs-foster-creativity-and-confidence "How Enrichment Programs Foster Creativity and Confidence")

 There's something remarkable that happens when people are given the space to explore, create, and express themselves freely. For individuals with Down syndrome and developmental disabilities, enrichment programs offer more than structured activities—...

 [KWC offers Design with Dignity webinars](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/kwc-offers-design-with-dignity-webinars "KWC offers Design with Dignity webinars")

 Edmeston, New York, January 9, 2026 Join The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome for its 2026 Lunch and Learn webinars, Design with Dignity: Inclusive Environments for Older Adults with I/DD. The sessions are set for Wednesday, Jan. 21...

 [Center on Down Syndrome offers webinars on Navigating Life Changes](https://otsegoacademy.org/about-news/the-kennedy-willis-center-on-down-syndrome-offers-fall-webinars-on-navigating-changes-of-life "Center on Down Syndrome offers webinars on Navigating Life Changes")

 Edmeston, New York, October 2, 2024 … The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome has opened registration for its annual fall Lunch & Learn webinar series. This year’s course, Navigating Changes of Life, will focus on helping people with int...

 [Kennedy Willis Center, LIFEPlan & ACANY Partner to Expand Aging Services](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/kennedy-willis-center-lifeplan-acany-partner-to-expand-aging-services-1 "Kennedy Willis Center, LIFEPlan & ACANY Partner to Expand Aging Services")

 Edmeston, New York, February 9, 2024 … The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with LIFEPlan CCO NY and Advanced Care Alliance of New York (ACANY). Established in 1996 as a leading resource center in ...

 [KWC offers Lunch and Learn webinars on aging and enrichment](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/kwc-offers-lunch-and-learn-webinars-on-aging-and-enrichment "KWC offers Lunch and Learn webinars on aging and enrichment")

 Edmeston, NY, October 5, 2023 … The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome at Pathfinder Village is hosting a four-part Lunch and Learn webinar series this autumn, Nurturing Your Best Self through Music, Art, Movement & Mindfulness. The noontime ...

 [KWC offers 2023 Summer Webinars](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/kwc-offers-2023-summer-webinars "KWC offers 2023 Summer Webinars")

 Edmeston, NY, May 5, 2023 … The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome at Pathfinder Village is hosting a four-part webinar series this June, Nurturing Your Best Self through Music, Art, Movement & Mindfulness. The series will share useful strate...

 [Tips for Sharing the Holidays at Home](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/tips-for-sharing-the-holidays-at-home "Tips for Sharing the Holidays at Home")

 To kick off the holiday season, the Kennedy Willis Center in collaboration with Jefferson Elder Care of Thomas Jefferson University, has created some helpful tips for families and friends supporting an aging loved one who is visiting home for the hol...

 [KWC Gets A Facelift](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/kwc-gets-a-facelift "KWC Gets A Facelift")

Recently, the Werber Deck at the Kennedy Willis Center was renovated and updated by Pathfinder's facilities team as part of our ongoing stewardship program.

 [Rebecca Langbein completes her capstone project](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/rebecca-langbein-completes-her-capstone-project "Rebecca Langbein completes her capstone project")

The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome continues to create career advancement opportunities for young professionals entering the human services field.

 [VDT Technology](https://otsegoacademy.org/kwc-news/vdt-technology "VDT Technology")

Pathfinder takes the lead in dementia care training in New York State

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