Welcome to The Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte

The Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte (DSAC) is a non-profit, family support organization.The goal of the DSAC and it's families is to enable individuals with Down syndrome (Ds) to reach their full potential and become respected members of their community.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with Ds by providing information and support to families, professionals and the community through educational and social activities.

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training

Thursday, May 3, 2012. Hosted at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Cone Center. This event will be open to anyone who wishes to register. Registration is not yet open. Please check back after Jan 1, 2012.

The program (one day, 6 hours) focuses on four areas:

* special education law, rights and responsibilities
* tests and measurements to measure progress & regression
* SMART IEPs
* introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, (Retail: $29.95) and
Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition. (Retail: $19.95)
For Pete Wright's presentations, the above two books are included and
Wrightslaw: All About IEPs. (Retail: $12.95)

Presenter: Pete Wright, Esq.

Sample agenda.

"What a marvelous conference! I often leave sped presentations angry and/or guilty because of all the things that were done or not done. This time I left encouraged, inspired and armed!"

The DSAC New Parent Packet

Congratulations! Having a baby is an exciting and anxious time for all parents, and even more so for us as parents of children with Down Syndrome. We want you to know you are not alone and that we understand many of the feelings you are experiencing right now. We are here for you and your family in any way that we can be. Learn more about DSAC with our New Parent Handbook.

English and Spanish Versions Available for Download

Click here to download the English Version (PDF)
Click here to download the Spanish Version (PDF)

Go Green! Do We Have Your Current Email?

The DSAC has begun sending out the monthly newsletter via email. Members are encouraged, but certainly not required, to take this publication “electronically”. You may log in and update your mailing preferences and/or any other changes to your contact information. Alternatively you can email changes to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .