Down Syndrome Innovations - Central Missouri

Down Syndrome Innovations - Central Missouri Our life-changing support and services enable people with Down syndrome to live to their fullest potential. (Formerly Down Syndrome Guild of Central Missouri)

We serve as the expert resource and lead community mobilizer, sharing knowledge and creating solutions for people with Down syndrome.

Please join us this upcoming Saturday morning! Our Executive Director, Sarah Mai, will be sharing strategies to facilita...
02/18/2026

Please join us this upcoming Saturday morning! Our Executive Director, Sarah Mai, will be sharing strategies to facilitate independence, foster self-determination, set high expectations, and problem-solve through setbacks and barriers. For more information, and to register, please click here: https://kcdsi.org/classes/categories/central-mo-caregiver-education/

In observance of Presidents Day, we will be closed and not hosting services.We look forward to seeing you again after th...
02/16/2026

In observance of Presidents Day, we will be closed and not hosting services.
We look forward to seeing you again after the holiday!

Join Sarah Mai, Executive Director and Occupational Therapist, in Columbia, Missouri, as she guides you through strategi...
02/13/2026

Join Sarah Mai, Executive Director and Occupational Therapist, in Columbia, Missouri, as she guides you through strategies to build skills, adapt tasks and environments, and create opportunities to maximize your loved one's independence. We will discuss skills within DSI’s Lifespan Services Framework for building independence at home and in the community. Together, we can identify barriers to independence and share effective ideas and tools.

The caregiver education event will take place on February 21st, 2026, between 10:00-11:30 am, at Boone County Family Resources. Participants will have the opportunity for a light lunch and caregiver connection immediately following.

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It's never too early to start thinking about coming together with family and friends to Step Up for Down Syndrome! https...
02/09/2026

It's never too early to start thinking about coming together with family and friends to Step Up for Down Syndrome!
https://stepupcentralmo.org/

Down Syndrome Innovations is proud to partner with The Down Syndrome Clinic at the Thompson Center on behalf of families...
02/06/2026

Down Syndrome Innovations is proud to partner with The Down Syndrome Clinic at the Thompson Center on behalf of families with loved ones with Down syndrome in the Central Missouri region. DSI team members CJ Vallejo and Sarah Mai met with Tracy Stroud, D.O., the Clinic’s lead Developmental Pediatrician, and her clinical team to discuss collaboration on best practices and holistic care for people with Down syndrome—both within and beyond the clinic, and across medical and community settings. The Down Syndrome Clinic at the Thompson Center is an essential one-stop shop for the complex medical and behavioral needs that often accompany Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome Innovations is proud to support educators in Kansas City and Central Missouri by investing in professional...
01/30/2026

Down Syndrome Innovations is proud to support educators in Kansas City and Central Missouri by investing in professional learning that improves outcomes for individuals with Down syndrome. Join this upcoming 1-day virtual educators conference from and reach out anytime for local support at outreach@kcsdi.org
or info@kcdsi.org.

Families, are you receiving regular communications from Down Syndrome Innovations in your email inbox about upcoming ser...
01/30/2026

Families, are you receiving regular communications from Down Syndrome Innovations in your email inbox about upcoming services and events in your area? If not, please take a moment to fill out our Get Connected form. GET CONNECTED TODAY! https://www.tfaforms.com/5166729

Kansas University Center on Disabilities () kicked off Phase Two of the Kansas Employment First Pilot Project in Topeka ...
01/29/2026

Kansas University Center on Disabilities () kicked off Phase Two of the Kansas Employment First Pilot Project in Topeka yesterday. Down Syndrome Innovations was so grateful to be a part of the first round and is excited to help other providers on this second round. Our Director of Employment Services, Amanda Myers, spoke on a panel about how to support others to build capacity.

Hello? Paige and Crosby just wanted to call and check on everyone to see if you're staying inside, safe and warm. 🥰 ☕ ⛄ ...
01/25/2026

Hello? Paige and Crosby just wanted to call and check on everyone to see if you're staying inside, safe and warm. 🥰 ☕ ⛄ ❄️

Our New Parent Breakfasts are designed for new parents and extended family members (prenatal to 2½ years old) to connect...
01/24/2026

Our New Parent Breakfasts are designed for new parents and extended family members (prenatal to 2½ years old) to connect with others who have a young child with Down syndrome. These family connection events are FREE/DONOR-FUNDED thanks to our Step Up Walk donors, grantors and Community Partners! Breakfast and childcare are provided, so please RSVP so we have adequate accommodations! For more information, and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/4bMVEaT

2026 is the new 2016!Faces grow, spaces change, and services evolve. Ten years apart, one mission: lifelong support, mea...
01/22/2026

2026 is the new 2016!
Faces grow, spaces change, and services evolve. Ten years apart, one mission: lifelong support, meaningful services, and a community that grows together. 💛 💙 🫶

Join us this Friday, January 23rd for our first Family Social Hour this year in Central Missouri! We are trying a new lo...
01/20/2026

Join us this Friday, January 23rd for our first Family Social Hour this year in Central Missouri! We are trying a new location at Rock Quarry House located at 2002 Grindstone Pkwy in Columbia, MO. This is an opportunity for families to meet and exchange stories, resources, and fellowship! Dinner is provided. Registration required so we can plan for provisions. Quinn, our local DSI staff member, will be there to host you. Email cj@kcdsi.org with questions. You can register for this Friday or any of the upcoming monthly Family Social Hours here: https://kcdsi.coursestorm.com/course/central-missouri-family-social-hour

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5916 Dearborn Street
Mission, KS
66202

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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