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.
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8th Annual Camp SOAR June 16-20, 2008
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9am to 4pm
Session I (Ages 26 and older)
June 16, 17, 20
Session II (Ages 10-25)
June 18, 19, 20
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Basketball • Tennis • Swimming
Soccer • Cheerleading • Kickball
Volleyball • Yackleball • Golf
Floor Hockey • Bowling • Bocce
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Bingo • Aerobics • Dancing
Music • Movies • Arts&CraftsComputer Lab • Health Clinics
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Go Green! Do We Have Your Current Email?
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In first quarter of 2008, the DSAC will begin sending out the monthly newsletter via email. Members are encouraged, but certainly not required, to take this publication “electronically”. Related to this effort, we will be mailing out postcards to every member and professional that we have in our database. We will be requesting email addresses primarily, but of course gathering any contact updates.
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The DSAC New Parent Handbook
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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
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The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology issued a new Practice Bulletin
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A month ago, The American College of Obstetrics and
Gynecology issued a new Practice Bulletin (attached) in its December
issue of its medical journal, Obstetrics and Gynecology, entitled,
"Invasive Prenatal Testing for Aneuploidy." This Practice Bulletin
extends the previous guidelines by now calling upon all women,
regardless of age, to be offered invasive prenatal testing (such as
amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling) for conditions such as
Down syndrome. The previous guidelines, issued a year ago, recommended
only prenatal screening tests (such as the quadruple and triple
screens).
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Online Support Group
An email support group has been set up by members of the DSAC. It is a place to chat with other members, ask questions, offer advice, as well as, post pictures of your family. This is a great way to get in contact with other people in the Charlotte area who have children (or other family members) with Down syndrome. The more people that join, the more active the board will be.
Click here to Join!
For more information feel free to contact Sandra Donahue or Angie Tate
 donates $0.01 for every internet search to the DSAC.
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