Before Birth

List of Services

• FRIENDS (Friends Reaching Inspiring Educating Neighbors About Down Syndrome) Friends promotes community understanding and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome. Be a part of our group as we offer our families and caregivers multiple ways to connect with other families and professionals in our area. Our dedicated board and volunteers make this happen by organizing fund raisers, workshops, family social events, and fun age-appropriate group events for our loved ones. Learn more about us and join in!
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• Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society CMDSS is a parent-driven non-profit organization that provides support services for parents of children with Down syndrome and promotes awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome.
  Scholarships/Grants/ Transition to Adulthood
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• Arkansas Down Syndrome Association Arkansas Down Syndrome Association (ADSA) was incorporated in 2004 and is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. ADSA is dedicated to advocating for healthy, inclusive, and productive lives for people with Down syndrome (DS). We serve our DS community by providing free events and services for families across Arkansas—as well as sponsor awareness and educational materials for schools and communities. We are an all-volunteer organization guided by a diverse board of directors made up of medical professionals, members of our local business community and parents of children with DS. Our website, www.ardownsyndrome.org, is the largest and most comprehensive of Arkansas-based websites for families with DS—and includes valuable advocacy, educational, legal, medical, and tax resources.Arkansas Down Syndrome Association promotes and enhances the overall health and well-being of people with Down syndrome and their families.
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• Bringing Up Down Syndrome BUDS is a non-profit organization in North Alabama that has existed for over 16 years and boosts almost 400 members!
  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.
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• Capital Area Down Syndrome Association The Capital Area Down Syndrome Association (CADSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID # 55-0821583) that supports people with Down syndrome and their families in the Mid-Michigan area by providing resources, education, advocacy, and awareness. Our objective is to enhance the lives of people living with Down syndrome so they can reach their potential and be valued members of our community.
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• Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a family support and resource organization dedicated to serving families who have an individual with Down syndrome. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families by providing support, information, education, and advocacy, thus enabling each individual to reach his or her full potential.
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• Project Happie Project HAPPIE is dedicated to providing preschools with books and toys related to Down syndrome to create a more inclusive environment for all children.
  
  This project started as a way to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st. (People with Down syndrome have 3 copies of the 21st chromosome, so 3/21 is a great day to celebrate them!) Every year, our family celebrates our wonderful daughter, who was born with Down syndrome.
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• Champaign County Down Syndrome Network Welcome to expectant parents, new parents, families new to the community, and families in the neighborhood who would like more information. We are here to assist you in any way we can. By offering opportunities to network with other parents, attending conferences, having social get-togethers and holiday parties, we hope you can find a venue that is comfortable for you. We have monthly newsletters as well as meetings to keep you informed of the upcoming events and latest information regarding Down syndrome.
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• Blessed By Downs BLESSED by Downs was founded by Sheri Dupre’ DeFelice in 2009. Sheri was inspired to create the organization after giving birth to an exceptional set of twins. Her son, Jayce, was born a typical child and her daughter, Olivia, was unexpectedly born with Down syndrome. DeFelice believes Olivia and others like her should be given the same opportunities as Jayce and other typical children.
  
  BLESSED By Downs is a support group for parents, families and individuals born with Down syndrome.
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