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North Carolina

North Carolina is part of the Southeast region.

North Carolina

Jen Sellars
Southeast region chair: Jen Sellars of Atlanta, Georgia
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Phone: 404.386.1000

I live in north Metro Atlanta with my husband, Brad and our three children Harper, Hadley, and Hudson. My middle daughter Hadley was diagnosed with Williams syndrome at two weeks old. I am a former elementary/middle school teacher and currently stay at home... although most of the time I feel like a taxi cab driver. :)  I enjoy playing tennis, a good family dance party, traveling to the beach with my family,  listening to "oldies" music, finding ways to switch to safer products, and spending time with my friends.  I immediately became a member of the WSA upon our daughter's diagnosis and am so grateful for the information, resources, and support this organization and community has provided. It brings me great joy to connect and provide support/resources to other families...especially those who are newly diagnosed. It can be such an overwhelming, scary, and lonely journey at first, and I absolutely love helping others realize and feel that they are not alone in this...and give HOPE! It takes a village, and there is no greater comfort than being surrounded by a "family" who truly gets it! I am so honored to be the Southeast regional chair, serve families/individuals with WS in this region, and help support and provide direction/help navigate this most beautiful (and sometimes challenging) journey.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for anything at all!  

Upcoming Events in NC

Virtual Zoom Social Gathering for Teens Age 13-17

Sunday, March 7, 2021 - 3:00 pm

Virtual Social Gatherings for School Age Children with WS Age 6-12

Sunday, March 21, 2021 - 3:00 pm

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info@williams-syndrome.org

248.244.2229
800.806.1871

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Inclusion statement

The WSA upholds the following positions on inclusion.  We believe that:

  • everyone benefits when individuals with WS are meaningfully included in educational, work, and community settings
  • individuals with WS should receive all necessary supports and services to fully participate in their family lives, communities, and society as a whole
  • high expectations should be the norm, and that individuals with WS and their families should decide how they best learn, work, and enjoy social settings
  • “inclusion” is not one-size-fits-all, and will look different for each family based on each individual’s desires and needs
  • inclusion creates a sense of belonging in society, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to achieve dreams

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