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Empowering Employment: Night of Champions Celebrates Inclusivity

4/26/2025

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The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will host its 16th Annual Night of Champions and Hiring Expo on May 1 at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel.
This event honors businesses that hire differently-abled individuals and facilitates connections between job seekers and employers.
Lainey Bogardus, a 20-year-old with Down syndrome, has inspired Michaels to increase hiring of differently-abled employees across its 1,300 stores by 2025.
LDSS seeks to raise awareness about the employment potential of individuals with Down syndrome, addressing their high unemployment rates.

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Story summary

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will host its 16th Annual Night of Champions and Hiring Expo on May 1 at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel.
This event honors businesses that hire differently-abled individuals and facilitates connections between job seekers and employers.
Lainey Bogardus, a 20-year-old with Down syndrome, has inspired Michaels to increase hiring of differently-abled employees across its 1,300 stores by 2025.
LDSS seeks to raise awareness about the employment potential of individuals with Down syndrome, addressing their high unemployment rates.