--- title: The MediSked Blog | Inclusion (4) description: Inclusion | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (4) --- [![Medisked Logo](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-28813879-gif/images/logo.gif)](http://www.medisked.com/) Call us direct: (866) 633-4753 - [Home](http://www.medisked.com) - [Get to know us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/) - [Our Story](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/our-story/) - [What makes us different](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/what-makes-us-different/) - [Careers](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/careers/) - [Contact Us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/contact-us/) - [Platforms](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/) - [Connect Agency Management Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/) - [How it works](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/how-it-works/) - [Features](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/) - [Admin](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/admin/) - [Billing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/billing/) - [Collabrative Messaging](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/collaborative-messaging/) - [HR Payroll](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/hr-payroll/) - [Medications](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/medications/) - [My MediSked](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/my-medisked/) - [People and Services](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/people-and-services/) - [Planning](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/planning/) - [Schedule Notes](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/schedule-notes/) - [Time Keeping](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/time-keeping/) - [Mobile Version](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/mobile-version/) - [Benefits to every department](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/benefits-to-every-department/) - [Nationwide research and expertise](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/nationwide-research-and-expertise/) - [The “Tech-y” lowdown](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/the-tech-y-lowdown/) - [Pricing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/pricing/) - [Meridian Electronic Health Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/meridian-electronic-health-platform/) - [Transformation Experience](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/) - [Getting from “here to there”](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/) - [Premier Knowledge Transfer Coaching](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/premier-knowledge-transfer/) - [Improve the quality of lives](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/improve-the-quality-of-lives/) - [Return on Investment](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/roi/) - [Resources](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/) - [Support Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/support-services/) - [Training Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/training-services/) - [User Group](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/user-group/) - [Ask us a Question](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/ask-us-a-question/) - [Our Provider Agencies](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/) - [Volunteer Events](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/volunteer-events/) - [Customer Spotlight](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/provider-agency-spotlight/) - [Blog](https://info.medisked.com/blog) ![blog_header-1](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1703465410.png) # The MediSked Blog ## [Microsoft & Special Olympics Launch #UpgradeYourWorld Inclusion Initiative](https://info.medisked.com/blog/microsoft-special-olympics-launch-upgradeyourworld-inclusion-initiative) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 @ 10:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/untitled-1.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/microsoft-special-olympics-launch-upgradeyourworld-inclusion-initiative) Here at MediSked we have an incredible amount of respect for the folks at Microsoft and the work that they do. It may have something to do with the fact that one of our co-founders and some of the smartest people on our team have come from Microsoft - but even if we didn't have personal ties - we would still have a whole lot of love and admiration for the world's largest software maker - techwise and beyond. You see, Microsoft does a whole lot of good for the world - and today some of that good is hitting very close to home. Partnering with Special Olympics, Microsoft has just announced a new initiative to empower and promote inclusion and respect for people with intellectual disabilities. It's part of their Windows 10 [#UpgradeYourWorld](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/upgradeyourworld/default.aspx) campaign and it's a really beautiful thing. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/microsoft-special-olympics-launch-upgradeyourworld-inclusion-initiative) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/microsoft-special-olympics-launch-upgradeyourworld-inclusion-initiative#comments-listing) Tags: [Inclusion](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inclusion) ## [Today Is World Down Syndrome Day!](https://info.medisked.com/blog/today-is-world-down-syndrome-day) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Mon, Mar 21, 2016 @ 01:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/DS3.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/today-is-world-down-syndrome-day) Today, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day. The date (3/21) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome, and  Initially created to raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities, it's the perfect opportunity to create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. Below are two graphics perfect for social media sharing, in case you'd like to let everyone in your network know about the occasion. Make it a good one! [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/today-is-world-down-syndrome-day) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/today-is-world-down-syndrome-day#comments-listing) Tags: [Inclusion](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inclusion) ## [Want to Do Something Productive During Developmental Disability Awareness Month? Here's an Idea](https://info.medisked.com/blog/want-to-do-something-productive-during-developmental-disability-awareness-month-heres-an-idea) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Mon, Mar 07, 2016 @ 02:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/DoSomething_inline_1_1.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/want-to-do-something-productive-during-developmental-disability-awareness-month-heres-an-idea) March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Awareness is an extremely important and incredibly powertful thing - but unless you're a large organization with a lot of resources, it's really hard to create it. Right? [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/want-to-do-something-productive-during-developmental-disability-awareness-month-heres-an-idea) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/want-to-do-something-productive-during-developmental-disability-awareness-month-heres-an-idea#comments-listing) Tags: [Inclusion](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inclusion) ## [Check Out Tommy Hilfiger's New Adaptive Collection for Children With Disabilities](https://info.medisked.com/blog/check-out-tommy-hilfigers-new-adaptive-collection-for-children-with-disabilities) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Tue, Feb 23, 2016 @ 01:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/59205_A1_08_THilfiger_00552-2_300dpi.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/check-out-tommy-hilfigers-new-adaptive-collection-for-children-with-disabilities) IIt's a big day in children's fashion - and it's particularly exciting for kids who have disabilities.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/check-out-tommy-hilfigers-new-adaptive-collection-for-children-with-disabilities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/check-out-tommy-hilfigers-new-adaptive-collection-for-children-with-disabilities#comments-listing) Tags: [Inspirational Individuals](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inspirational-individuals), [Inclusion](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inclusion) [Previous](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inclusion/page/3) [All posts](https://info.medisked.com/blog/all) [Next Page](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inclusion/page/5) ### Subscribe via E-mail [![New Call\\u002Dto\\u002DAction](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b) ### Latest Posts ### Posts by category - 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