Information, Family Support, and Advocacy Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress

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Narrative

A non-profit organization open to parents, professionals, self-advocates, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of Down syndrome. Have a basic membership fee. Also charge a fee for statewide annual conference and Educator's Forum.  Have local support groups all across the state.  "Advocates in Motion" (AIM) program for self-advocates (ages 13-22).  Parent information, support and advocacy group.  Program supporting new and expectant parents, MDSC Parents' First Call program, may be accessed by e-mailing or calling.  All new families are given a one-year free membership as well as accurate, up-to-date parent resources and information and a welcome package.

Populations Served: Down Syndrome

Service Types

• Disability Awareness
• Family Support
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Communication
• Counseling
• Legal
• Self-Advocacy Training
• Support Groups
• Transition

Populations Served

• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Other See Narrative

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Cape Verdean
• Chinese-Cantonese
• Chinese-Mandarin
• German
• Greek
• Haitian-Creole
• Japanese
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds