Sharing Our Strategies

Family Events

Connect with other families at these great events for all ages and abilities! Bring mom, dad, siblings, grandparents… the whole gang is welcome! You can visit our website calendar to see what’s happening near you, or follow us on social media to stay current on what’s coming up!

Parent & Caregiver Support Groups

DSAGSL offers group meetings for parents and caregivers who have a similar experiences so they can share and support one another, as well as receive specialized support resources from DSAGSL and other area agencies. Groups that currently meet are:

Down syndrome & Autism Dual Diagnosis Group – Contact Linda@dsagsl.org for more information

Black Family Network – Contact Makini@dsagsl.org for more information

Family Resource Network for caregivers of adults with Down syndrome – 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 on Zoom

Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Regression Group for caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome experiencing memory loss – 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:00-7:30 on Zoom

Resources for Families and Caregivers

Visit our Resources page to find information on several topics including education, health & wellness, behavior, employment, aging, and more.

Video Series

DSAGSL has several videos on various topics, as well as some that are just plain fun!

Community Groups

Community Groups provide information, resources and emotional support to each of the families connected within the group. They are based on location, age, relationship to person with Down syndrome, culture and/or native language and run independently of each other.

Ages & Stages Resource Program

As a member of DSAGSL, you’ll receive age appropriate resources & books in preparation for your child’s next stage in life. Books about potty training and health related changes. Resources on research, health, education, and more. To learn more or to sign up for this program, visit our member page or email our Family Support Coordinator, Christy@dsagsl.org.

SOS Email Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive emails about tips and strategies about topics such as behavior, toilet training, visual schedules, technology, individual education plans, and more. You can also find PDF’s of past newsletters by visiting our DSAGSL Newsletters Page.

SOS Facebook Group

Join the private Facebook Group- Sharing Our Strategies. This group is for parents and caregivers to ask questions, and share information and referrals with each other.