Down Syndrome Association of Delaware

Down Syndrome Association of Delaware The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware serves individuals with Down syndrome of all ages. Offices located in Wilmington and Milton
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The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware supports families, promotes community
involvement, and encourages a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome.

On day two of our third annual Staff Retreat, we spent the day in Milton setting big goals for 2026 and developing an ac...
11/07/2025

On day two of our third annual Staff Retreat, we spent the day in Milton setting big goals for 2026 and developing an action plan to bring these ideas to life for our community. We also focused on how we can improve at sharing information as our staff grows and evolves! We cannot thank Mary Catherine Marketing enough for her leadership over the past two days, as well as our entire staff who exchanged ideas and perspectives with open minds 💭 There's nothing better than having a group of coworkers who truly enjoy spending time together. Staff Retreat 2025 ✅

11/06/2025

Leaving Day 1 of our Staff Retreat with our cups (and candle jars) full 🕯️We had a productive day at CSC Station strengthening our understanding of how we work individually and as a team, reflecting on member feedback from surveys and one-on-one conversations with our community, and planting the seeds for how we can bring this all together for a more impactful year in 2026. We’re so grateful to also spend this time in person with Mary Catherine Marketing, who not only works with us throughout the year on various projects but is our guide through this retreat. We ended the day with some team-bonding at Make & Mellow just down the road from our office. We’re feeling energized as we head into our final day of the Staff Retreat tomorrow at our Milton Office! ✏️

All aboard… the DSADE holiday train is rolling 🚂 Mark your calendars for our 2025 holiday events! Over the coming days a...
11/05/2025

All aboard… the DSADE holiday train is rolling 🚂 Mark your calendars for our 2025 holiday events! Over the coming days and weeks, we’ll be posting the registration links for each of these events—stay tuned.

❄️ 12/6: Holiday Party hosted by Padua Academy (Wilmington)🎁
❄️ 12/11: Family Night at Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square)🎄
❄️ 12/13: Santa’s Workshop with Dewey Beach Lions Club 🎅🏻
❄️ 12/13: The Nutcracker at St. Andrew’s School, featuring our Dance Dynamics students (Middletown) 🩰
❄️ 12/14: Sensory-Friendly Breakfast with Santa at Grain (Newark) 🍩
❄️ 12/14: Teen/Adult Holiday Dance at MOT Senior Center – ages 14+ (Middletown) 🕺
❄️ 12/16: Family Night at Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square) 🎄
❄️ 12/19: Holiday Lights Express at Wilmington & Western Railroad (Wilmington) 🚃—tickets are generously sponsored by Wilmington & Western Railroad
❄️ 12/21: Santa Claus Express at Wilmington & Western Railroad (Wilmington) 🚃—tickets are generously sponsored by Wilmington & Western Railroad
❄️ 12/22: Meetup at Schellville Sensory-Friendly Evening (Rehoboth Beach) ⛸

Aside from the Teen/Adult Dance (ages 14+), all events are open to all ages. Please note that these events are only for members of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware.

Click here to view our holiday events webpage: https://dsadelaware.org/dsade-2025-holiday-events/

We fear we're a little late to the game ... but we couldn't help but share more photos of our community having the best ...
11/03/2025

We fear we're a little late to the game ... but we couldn't help but share more photos of our community having the best time during Halloween weekend! 🎃

Our Adopt a Family program is back for the 2025 holiday season 🎁 Whether you are a DSADE family in financial hardship or...
11/03/2025

Our Adopt a Family program is back for the 2025 holiday season 🎁 Whether you are a DSADE family in financial hardship or are navigating medical complexities, we’d like to help you. Please visit our Adopt a Family program page below for eligibility requirements and to apply. Applications are due by Nov. 23. Please note that we are only able to help families of individuals with Down syndrome.

Want to get involved with this program? Become a donor! Please check out the program page for more details and email jess@dsadelaware.org when you’re ready to adopt a family. 💝

Adopt a Family information and applications: https://dsadelaware.org/for-families/adopt-a-family/

Si habla español y necesita ayuda para completar la solicitud, comuníquese con Ari Avila al spanish@dsadelaware.org.

10/31/2025

As Down Syndrome Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re sharing a few words from our community members—Matthew, Laura, and Stuart—about what they want you to know about them and what makes them proud to be exactly who they are. Though October is ending, the conversation doesn’t stop on our side of the internet when it comes to Down syndrome awareness. Thank you for celebrating with us this month and for continuing to advocate for a brighter, more inclusive world for the Down syndrome community.

Happy Halloween! 🎃 The DSA community never disappoints with their top-notch costumes—thank you to the families who share...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 The DSA community never disappoints with their top-notch costumes—thank you to the families who shared their photos!

Thank you Padua Academy for celebrating with us! 💙💛
10/30/2025

Thank you Padua Academy for celebrating with us! 💙💛

10/30/2025

Many families of children and adults with Down syndrome have been told their loved one “just can’t do this” or that restraint or sedation are the only options to get the care they need like vaccinations, blood draws, dental cleanings and exams – even haircuts. There is a better way. Let us teach you how.

We’re so excited to have partnered with Practice Without Pressure by Power To Marc (PWP) to host a series of live webinars where you’ll learn techniques that build your loved one’s capacity enabling participation in their own care. Four sessions remain in this series:

🖥️ Nov. 11, 7 PM: Toothbrushing & Dental Cleanings
🖥️ Nov. 25, 1 PM: Blood Draws & Vaccinations
🖥️ Dec. 9, 7 PM: Haircuts
🖥️ Dec. 16, 1PM: Toothbrushing & Dental Cleanings

Register for any of these webinars here:https://dsadelaware.org/wp-content/uploads/DSA-DE-Info-Sheet.pdf

When you choose PWP, you’re choosing:
💙A process that respects individuality.
💙A team that believes safety and dignity come first.
💙A philosophy grounded in emotion, trust, and real skill-building.
💙A future where medical, dental, and personal care can be approached with less fear and more success.

10/29/2025

Strike a pose 🕺Pictures from our Walk photo booth are ready to be viewed (email Tara at tara@dsadelaware.org for access instructions). If these photos are any indication, we had the BEST time at The Delaware Down Syndrome Walk & 5K—and that wouldn’t have been possible without our all-star lineup of sponsors:

⭐️PLATINUM⭐️
Water Doctors International, Inc.
⭐️GOLD⭐️
Deakyne Dental Associates P.A.
Dot Foods
⭐️SILVER⭐️
Aire Serv of Newark De
FCCB
Aloe & Carr, PA
The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya
Advocare Delaware Pediatrics
UFCW LOCAL 27
Quinn Pediatric Dentistry
Delaware State AFL CIO
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore

We welcome parents and guardians of individuals with Down syndrome to attend our upcoming Special Needs Planning webinar...
10/28/2025

We welcome parents and guardians of individuals with Down syndrome to attend our upcoming Special Needs Planning webinar on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00 PM, held in partnership with the team at 1847Financial.

👩‍💻 About This Webinar 👩‍💻

Families with children and other dependents with special needs, no matter the age or disability, face many important questions about how to best prepare for the future well-being of their loved ones. Special needs financial and estate planning differs in key ways from traditional planning. This webinar will help attendees understand how to bring all of the necessary pieces together into one cohesive plan, so the vision they have for their child’s life can become a reality.

Topics include: Basic Estate Planning Documents, Special Needs Trusts (SNTs), Guardianship vs. Powers of Attorney, ABLE Accounts, “3 Person Retirement,” Tax Planning Considerations, and Funding Strategies for an SNT, among others!

🔗 Click here to register for the Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Y84VgDMCR42N0iqfacjBlw #/registration 🔗

10/24/2025

1. Stir 2. Chop 3. Assemble. 4. Repeat (...by signing up for our next Youth Cooking Class!). We had so much fun at taco night earlier this month with our youth chefs, and can’t wait to cook up something new at our November class on Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00-6:45 PM. Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to join us at Westminster Presbyterian Church for another lively class. Parents/guardians can stay for the class, or drop off and pick up. Register for $15 here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/IT0ay9RE2aBoY9I_VmjaQw?t=1761234679

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PO Box 747
Middletown, DE
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