Down Syndrome Innovations - Central Missouri

11/12/2025

We need your vote!

Our friends at SCHEELS are giving away $50,000 through their Community Partner Award, and five amazing nonprofits will each receive $10,000 to support their mission!

We’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to vote for Down Syndrome Innovations, and then share this post to help spread the word! Every vote helps us continue providing life-changing programs and services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Voting is open now through November 15th, 2025
Winners will be announced on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

👉 Cast your vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmOVDhn1qMEgTG9UKhSGgsMJ_ybcgBfGaV011pSEFE9P3zrQ/viewform

Together, we can make an even greater impact for our community!

11/04/2025

Whew! Down Syndrome Awareness Month was a BLAST! We enjoyed TWO Step Up for Down Syndrome Walks, visited our community friends, made a live TV appearance, and continued living our mission across the lifespan. While there’s only one official Down Syndrome Awareness Month, there are a million reasons to celebrate year-round! 💙💛 Check out our Flickr page to see more photos! https://flickr.com/photos/downsyndromeinnovations/albums/

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Down Syndrome Innovations! 🎃

10/27/2025

What a FANTASTIC TIME!!! Our Central MO Walk this weekend was the right amount of "fall fun!" Thank you to all of the participants, sponsors, and volunteers for coming out to celebrate during Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Your costumes were so fun, and we can't wait to see you again next year! To view photos from the 2025 Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk - Central Missouri, go here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/downsyndromeinnovations/albums/72177720329933066

10/25/2025

It’s a crisp fall morning here in Central MO, plus it’s dry, and that makes it the PERFECT day to WALK! 👟🍂 We’re putting the final touches on setup and can’t wait to Step Up with all our friends and families soon! 💛💙 ”

10/16/2025

Get ready for a Spooktacular Stroll!

During this year’s Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, we’re encouraging ALL walkers — kids and adults — to join in on the costume fun!

After the Walk, we’ll be awarding prizes for the best-dressed adult and child, so bring your creativity (and maybe a little Halloween spirit)!🎃👻✨

10/16/2025

We’re halfway through Down Syndrome Awareness Month AND halfway through Penn Station’s “Deals for Down Syndrome” campaign!

When you purchase a coupon book, Penn Station donates a portion of the proceeds to national Down syndrome organizations, including Down Syndrome Innovations!

And now, you can add a coupon book when you order online!

Thank you, Penn Station East Coast Subs, for helping raise awareness and support for the Down syndrome community!

Good food. Great deals. Even greater cause! 💛

This October, Penn Station is proud to support our local Down Syndrome Associations! For a donation of $5, you can grab a coupon book packed with over $20 in delicious deals.

100% of the proceeds stay local to support families in your own community. 📍

Stop in today, grab a book, and help us make a difference

10/14/2025

The Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk–Central MO is almost here!
If you’re ready to get excited for this year’s event, take a look back at all the fun, friendship, and celebration from last year’s Walk! 👟💙💛

Check out the full album here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/downsyndromeinnovations/albums/72177720329666502/

10/13/2025

In less than 2 weeks, we’re stepping up in Central MO! It’s always a spooktacular time to come together as a community and celebrate. This year, we’re adding a festive twist with our “Spooktacular Stroll” so grab your costumes and join us for our ceremonial walk. It’s going to be a boo-tiful day!

10/06/2025

The T-shirt deadline is quickly approaching! Register your team before THIS Friday, October 10th at Noon to get your custom team name printed on the back of our 2025 Step Up Walk shirts!
stepupcentralmo.org

This year’s shirts are a festive pumpkin orange, perfect for the season! 🎃 And don’t forget, we’re inviting everyone to throw on a fun costume for our celebratory Walk!

10/05/2025