Strengthening the skills of workers with Down syndrome and intellectual/developmental disabilities, then connecting these qualified candidates with employers in every field.
If you’re an employer
We’ll tell you everything you need to know about employing someone with Down syndrome, and then help you find the loyal, hard-working, qualified candidate you’ve been looking for.
If you’re an individual with Down syndrome
With our resources, employment academies and job alerts, we can help you identify your career path, and put your plan into place.
If you’re a friend
Make a difference by helping policy makers, employers or even friends and family understand how hiring people with Down syndrome benefits everyone.
Philip Donahue
After 27 years of dedicated service, Philip Donahue retired from the Tewksbury location of Market Basket in 2022. That same year, Philip was MDSC’s inaugural winner of the Your Next Star Employee of the Year Award.
Quick Facts
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Employees with disabilities have nearly identical job performance ratings as those without disabilities.