DOWN SYNDROME INDIANA
708 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 www.dsindiana.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: We enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We advise, educate, encourage, connect, include, and advocate.

2,129 Parents Impacted1,054 Individuals with Down syndrome Impacted212 New Parent Packets distributed206 Participants in Inclusive Education Programming24 Hospital Visits and Care Packages Delivered4,451 Volunteer Hours Donated2,289 Reached through Awareness Presentations237 Volunteers3,797 Buddy Walk Participants$11,282 Given in scholarships and Financial Assistance13,036 Unique users to DSI WebsiteBuddy Walk - The Buddy Walk Program welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. The goals of the program are to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Over 3,000 people participate in the program annually across three different cities in Indiana. New Parent Packets- Down Syndrome Indiana provides comprehensive parent packets that contain a wealth of information to parents that have a newborn with Down syndrome or have just learned of the diagnosis before their child is born. These packets are distributed to the families or upon request or through local hospitals. A Spanish version of the New Parent Packet is also available! Community Support Groups- Down Syndrome Indiana recognizes that there are varied interests among the Down syndrome community. Examples include geographical considerations, cultural considerations, educational considerations, and age considerations. Down Syndrome Indiana recognizes the benefits of a community group among these families. Community groups include: Cass Area Down syndrome (CADS), Cuenta Conmigo, Dads Appreciating Down syndrome (DADs), Down Syndrome Indiana Lafayette, Down Syndrome Indiana Terre Haute, Madison Hancock Playgroup, Moms Night Out, Self-Advocates, and Westside. First Call First Call volunteers make a difference in lives by serving as the first point of contact with a new family. A First Call parent is trained in empathetic listening skills and is a new parents first look at what life with a child with Down syndrome is like. Medical Outreach The goal is to build relationships of trust and respect between medical providers and the Down syndrome community. Provide accurate and up-to-date information about Down syndrome to medical providers. The Learning Program - The Learning Program provides direct services through the community and was developed to supplement traditional education in reading and math through direct instruction and materials for students with Down syndrome or other Developmental Disabilities.Awareness Presentations - Down Syndrome Indiana representatives speak to over 1,200 people in a year through Down syndrome awareness presentations. We speak to k-12 students, college students, medical professionals, service providers, and corporate partners and organizations.

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