Why we Step Up for Down Syndrome: Transition to 18 & Adult Resources
We Step Up for Down syndrome so that we can continue our mission to Empower, Connect and Celebrate as individuals with Down syndrome transition out of childhood and into adulthood. We know that this time period comes with a lot to navigate which can often feel very overwhelming.
We Step Up to Empower families to make the decisions that are best for them and their loved ones with Down syndrome! We empower families to know that they are the experts in their own future and what is best for them. We strive to empower them to know that they aren't alone in navigating complex systems and don't have to work through this transition period alone.
We Step Up to Connect families with resources and with one another! We work to connect families with county resources, housing options, educational support, legal and financial experts and so much more. We Connect individuals with Down syndrome and their families with one another through our direct programming and our Transition Ages parent group which can be joined by emailing hanarogers@dsamn.org. We connect families to a game plan for navigating the transition ages with our Transition to 18 Checklist which can act as a useful tool to guide you through the various considerations as your loved one heads towards adulthood.
We Step Up to Celebrate as individuals with Down syndrome thrive in this transition period! We celebrate as they find success in school, with their friends, in their homes, within their communities, at work and just by being their amazing selves in general. We love celebrating each and every success and Step Up is such a great way to do just that!
We hope you enjoy visiting our Teens & Adults Hospitality Tent During Step Up and have a chance to connect with us in person, gather as a community, and continue supporting our amazing teens and adults with Down syndrome.
We Step Up at DSAMn for the Transition Ages. Will you Step Up with us? Register or Donate to Step Up
