The Down Syndrome Family Alliance of Greenville


Our Mission:

The Down Syndrome Family Alliance of Greenville is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of people affected by Down Syndrome by providing support and education through the sharing of ideas and resources and promoting awareness and community involvement.

Our Vision:

The DSFAG wants to be recognized by people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large as the preeminent organization in Upstate South Carolina for information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome Family Alliance of Greenville
29 North Academy Street
Greenville, SC  29601

The DSFA Board meets monthly at St. Francis Hospital.  

We are also supported by The Meyer Center located on Rutherford Road in Greenville.

 

 

Welcome to the

Down Syndrome Family Alliance of Greenville

 

Homecoming Queen?

A local student at Riverside High School is nominated to be in the Homecoming Court.  Watch the video of Natalie Dopp!

 

In the spring of 2012 Wofford College will be hosting a prom for special needs teenagers.  This is anticipated to be a very joyous occasion and therefore has been titled the Joy Prom.  Our hope is that Joy Prom will not only spread joy to the special needs teenagers involved but also to the Upstate community itself.    It is understood that some of these students are going to need accommodations. We ask that you thoroughly fill out the information sheet provided to help make sure that the appropriate accommodations are made to insure the comfort of not only your child, but for you as well.  For more information about Joy Prom including date, time, and location, please click HERE.

While we support and encourage involvement in activities, this event is not a DSFA-sponsored event.

What is Down Syndrome?

"Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that includes a combination of birth defects.  Affected individuals have some degree of intellectual disability, characteristic facial features and, often, heart defects and other health problems.  The severity of these problems varies greatly" among individuals with Down Syndrome.  

In the United States, it is estimated that 1 in 800 births may result in a child being born with Down Syndrome.  This makes Down Syndrome one of the most common genetic birth defects.  There are nearly 500,000 individuals with Down Syndrome living in the US.

www.marchofdimes.com