Outreach
Through our Outreach Program, we offer "Expectant Parent Packets" and "New Parent Packets" of resource materials to new parents receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome for their child. These materials are available upon request and through referrals from area hospitals. If you would like to request an Expectant or New Parent Packet, complete this form or contact DSANI at 260-471-9964.
Member Services
DSANI offers a number of different support groups and activities for it’s members.
Such as:
Member email alerts
Quarterly newsletter
Annual Report
Special Events – Tin Caps Games, Komets, Mad Ants, Zoo Outing, and more coming every year
Annual Holiday Parties
Infant – Toddler Play Groups
Buddy Club Activites (ages 8-12)
Friendship Club (ages 13-17)
Self Advocates (18 and over)
Camp Red Cedar
Educational Seminars
Public Policy
Working together with Down syndrome family support and advocacy organizations from across Indiana, we strive to improve the lives of all people impacted by Down syndrome through a grassroots network of self-advocates, families and professionals. Our efforts seek to build private and public partnerships to create positive changes in public policy.
DADS
The 3 foundational pillars of D.A.D.S. are Support, Action and Fellowship. You won’t find us in a church basement drinking warm coffee and whining about having children with Down syndrome. Instead, you’ll find us out in the community coaching our kids’ sports teams, participating in our children’s IEPs, volunteering at local Down syndrome fund-raising events, and even sponsoring fund-raising events of our own.
The cornerstone of D.A.D.S. groups is the monthly meeting where members come together to share insights and experiences.