"The Down Syndrome Family Connection (DSFC) began with a small group of parents meeting occasionally and talking about how to reach other parents of children with Down syndrome. These meetings turned into much more, growing to parent and self-advocate outings, community-wide advocacy and education events, and involvement with local businesses and other organizations. Today, DSFC is a non-profit organization providing information and support to Bloomington and surrounding areas in south-central Indiana. Our vision is to be a regionally recognized advocacy base for individuals living, learning, and growing with Down syndrome."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Family Connection, please click here.
]]>"BUDS is a non-profit organization in North Alabama that has existed for over 16 years and boosts almost 400 members! With the tax-deductible donations that BUDS receives, we are able to provide New Parent Packets, valued at $150, to all families with a child newly diagnosed with Down syndrome. This is incredibly important because these packets contains valuable information and resources to educate new families as they try to understand the concept of Down syndrome and how to care for a child who is different from the child they were anticipating.
BUDS is there to offer support, encouragement, and personal experience to these families as well. BUDS wants to help each family see that their child is still a precious gift… just a different gift in a different package."
To learn more about BUDS Bringing Up Down Syndrome North Alabama, please click here.
]]>"The Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee (DSAG), a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization, is a parent-initiated organization developed to provide information and support to families of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) and to raise awareness within the community about the abilities of individuals with DS and the benefits of their inclusion into society."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee, please click here.
]]>"Changing lives by making connections, raising awareness, and promoting inclusion for those with disabilities and special healthcare needs."
To learn more about Family Connection of South Carolina, please click here.
]]>"Our Mission: The Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke (DSAR) provides advocacy and recreational activities for individuals with Down syndrome as well as educational opportunities and support for their families, caregivers and the professionals who provide medical, therapeutic, and instructional services."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke, please click here.
]]>"This support group is for parents, children and caregivers in the Permian Basin who are involved with children or adults with Down Syndrome to ask questions, seek advice, post information, news, offer support, or just share your ups and downs with others who are on the same journey.
After approval to the group please introduce and tell us a little about yourself so we can welcome you to our journey."
To learn more about 21 Dreams Down Syndrome Association, please click here.
]]>"Mission: Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for people with Down syndrome and their families through support, education and advocacy."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of San Diego, please click here.
]]>"The 4Corners Down Syndrome Network is a nonprofit organization that provides Support & Information."
To learn more about Four Corners Down Syndrome Network, please click here.
]]>"Down Syndrome Association of South Georgia, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization serving individuals and their families in the South Georgia & North Florida areas since 2011.
The mission of Down Syndrome Association of South Georgia is to benefit the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families through support, education, public awareness, and advocacy."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of South Georgia, please click here.
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"The mission of the Down Syndrome Network of West Virginia (DSNWV) is to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome by providing information, resources, and support to families and professionals and by promoting awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome.
The DSNWV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2002 by concerned parents of children with Down syndrome."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Network of West Virginia, please click here.
]]>"We are so excited about all the things to come for EMDSS-- we truly want this to be an extension of family. A network of support you can call on. The whole reason we came about was for that very goal. We are a group of moms who met in the park one day to connect with other moms walking a similar road hoping maybe, just maybe, we would find someone who could help with navigating this "little bit of extra" life. So, here we are..."
To learn more about Eastern Maine Down Syndrome Support Group, please click here.
]]>"The mission of the 321 Society is to provide a community for those with Down Syndrome and their families in the Volusia County area. We believe that we are members of an extra special tribe and believe in providing support and welcoming all. We offer support and mentoring for new parents and those receiving a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis, and for every phase of the journey. Our goal is to build an intricate colorful and amazing web that supports us all."
To learn more about The 321 Society, please click here.
]]>"The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Georgia was formed in 2005 as Middle Georgia Buddy Walk working with the National Down Syndrome Society to organize an annual Buddy Walk to raise awareness and funding for programs at the local and national level benefiting individuals with Down Syndrome."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of Middle Georgia, please click here.
]]>"Our Mission is to provide education, support, and resources to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, professionals, and the community while building public awareness and acceptance of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas, please click here.
]]>"Mission: The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem strives to ensure that individuals with Down syndrome in the Piedmont area are valued, included, and given the opportunities to pursue fulfilling lives. We accomplish these goals by providing information, networking opportunities, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community at large."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem, please click here.
]]>"YES Kids is a non-profit organization formed in 2010."
To learn more about Yellowstone County's Extra Special Kids, please click here.
]]>The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness.
To learn more about Chautauqua Buddy Walk, please click here.
]]>"Our Mission: Our mission is to encourage intentionally inclusive communities while providing resources and support to individuals who live with Down syndrome and their advocates."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut, please click here.
]]>"We believe that every individual has the right to be accepted in their community and have similar opportunities as that of their peers. Our mission is to support, connect and provide resources and opportunities for people with DS and their families in Southeastern North Carolina. By raising awareness and educating our community we help others include and clearly see the value of people with Down syndrome.
At Coastal BUDS we have three areas of focus: social and recreational opportunities, family support and education, and awareness and outreach."
To learn more about Coastal BUDS (Bringing Up Down Syndrome), please click here.
]]>"Flower City Down Syndrome Network is a not-for-profit corporation under New York State laws. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and your donation is tax deductible.
Our mission is to provide education, support, and opportunities to people with Down syndrome and their families. We operate in the Greater Rochester area and are a network of families, professionals, self-advocates, and friends who all share in the joys and challenges of a Down syndrome diagnosis.
We know that people with Down syndrome have valuable contributions to make to their communities and we work to ensure that their full potential is met and that they are included in every aspect of their communities. We know firsthand what you are experiencing and we are here to answer any and all questions about Down syndrome."
To learn more about Flower City Down Syndrome Network, please click here.
]]>"Mission: The Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry, established by a group of parents in the 1990s, is a volunteer driven organization created for local families. We wish to see our children and adults with Down syndrome live fulfilling, empowered lives and strive to meet the individual needs of each family."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of the Low Country, please click here.
]]>"The Mi Great-Buddy Walk is a registered Buddy Walk® with the National Down Syndrome Society that takes Place in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan. The walk is hosted The Great Lakes Bay Area Sports Lions and will be held rain or shine at the Richland Township park in Hemlock Michigan."
To learn more about Great Lakes Bay Region Buddy Walk, please click here.
]]>"Our Mission: The Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro is committed to enriching the lives of individuals with Down syndrome by connecting with new families, providing social and educational opportunities for our members, and promoting awareness and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in our community."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro, please click here.
]]>"Mission: The Mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh is to enrich the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, their families and communities in which they live. We accomplish this through communication, education, advocacy, fellowship and support for our community members’ well-being through our longstanding alliance with the Pediatric and Adult Down Syndrome Centers of Western PA."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh, please click here.
]]>"Our Mission: The North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society (NCKDSS) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. The NCKDSS was established in 2002 by two families in the NCK community. Their mission was to ensure their children full potential in community life. This mission is being fulfilled through education, research, and advocacy. The Society has grown through various activities engagements and community awareness programs. Each October, which is National Down Syndrome Awareness month, the NCKDSS sponsors a "Buddy Walk" to promote the acceptance of all people with Down Syndrome. The Buddy Walk has grown every year from 30 participants to over 900 participants."
To learn more about North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society, please click here.
]]>"Manasota Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS) is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is headquartered in Sarasota, FL. Founded in 2002, BUDS celebrates over 20 years of providing programs and services to the local Down syndrome community.
Our Mission: To provide families with a neutral and supportive forum for sharing and networking, and to promote understanding and acceptance of Down syndrome"
To learn more about Inland Manasota BUDS, please click here.
]]>"The mission of Inland Valley Down Syndrome Association is to inform, connect and inspire individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the communities in which they live, through support, education, social experiences and advocacy."
To learn more about Inland Valley Down Syndrome Association, please click here.
]]>"The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas provides accurate and current information, resources, and support for people with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas represents families from over 62 counties in Texas with a primary focus on the 13 counties that make up the DFW Metroplex and its surrounding area."
To learn more about Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas, please click here.
]]>"The EPDSC is excited to focus on the mission of providing resources, education, advocacy and programs to the individuals with Down syndrome from birth to age 99! From the New & Expecting Parents Program to Teens & Young Adults and Club 21, there is something for everyone!
Our mission is to be a positive influence, respected resource, fierce advocate and dedicated support system for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, educators, healthcare professionals and the community as a whole."
To learn more about Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Center, please click here.
]]>"Emma’s Exceptional Equipment Exchange is a 501(c)3 Non-profit that was started to create a community of sharing. Though this program has been going on since 2016, it recently had a name change in honor of our daughter Emma, who passed away in Jan 2021. Currently this program is based out of our home in the Seattle/Tacoma area of Washington state. Our dream is for our exchange events to become something that happens in every state in honor of our daughter Emma, who was the inspiration behind the whole project.
When we all come together and share the resources we have, smiles appear, hope grows, and a community is made better!"
To learn more about Emma's Exceptional Equipment Exchange, please click here.
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