Down Syndrome Alabama

04/05/2026

Across Alabama, opportunities to grow, connect, and belong start here!

🌟 Our Spring Grant Program is now open, offering support for camps, lessons, job training, and MORE that promote inclusion and lifelong growth.

Learn more and apply
🔗 https://downsyndromealabama.org/down-syndrome-alabama-grants-program/

04/04/2026

Big news and even bigger gratitude 💙💛

Down Syndrome Alabama has been selected as a 2026 Vestavia Hills Wing Ding grant recipient, and we couldn’t be more thankful to be part of a community that shows up in such a powerful way!

This evening, put on by Leadership Vestavia Hills, is more than wings and music. It is a celebration of connection, generosity, and local impact! Come be part of the fun on April 25 👉 https://bit.ly/4tnRfkw

04/04/2026

🎶 Good music. Good people. A great cause.

TUNE UP with us in just TWO WEEKS - a night of live music by Southtown Revival and Stephen Wheeler supporting advocacy efforts, connections, and education for individuals with Down syndrome across Alabama.

🎉 This event is FREE to attend in the The Gateway - Trussville Entertainment District, but our VIP Lounge in Ferus Artisan Ales has pretty great perks...

🎟 Upgrade your experience with premium raffles, deals on GLASSES UP tickets, h'ors d'oeuvres, indoor seating, shorter bar lines, and MORE by joining the VIP LOUNGE!

Learn more, become a sponsor, and get your VIP tickets https://downsyndromealabama.org/tune-up-for-down-syndrome/

Bring your friends, enjoy the show, and be part of something meaningful!

04/03/2026

Celebrate someone you love in a way that lasts 💙💛 Our Friends & Family Sponsorship Signs are a chance to honor the people who mean the most to you—with a photo and message that reflects who they truly are.

Seen at events all year long, and yours to keep after!

Submit 👉 https://secure.downsyndromealabama.org/forms/friends-and-family-sponsors by May 1 to be part of upcoming events, including TEE UP and GLASSES UP!

04/02/2026

🗣 Two upcoming Lunch & Learn sessions are designed to help families plan for the transition from high school to adulthood. Learn about transition planning, independence skills, vocational programs, and employment supports that help young adults build meaningful lives after graduation. Register below!

April 14: https://bit.ly/413ixk6
April 21: https://bit.ly/4lNN52F

04/01/2026

Celebrate your loved one with a custom Friends & Family Sponsorship Sign—displayed at DSA events all year and designed to reflect who they are and why they matter 🌟

✔ Purchased last spring? It’s time to order your new sign!
✔ Purchased this past fall? You’re covered through this season—look for sign sales again in September.

Purchase 👉 https://secure.downsyndromealabama.org/forms/friends-and-family-sponsors by May 1 to be part of upcoming events, including TEE UP and GLASSES UP!

04/01/2026

It’s officially TUNE UP month 🎶💛

April 18 is coming in fast, and now is the time to lock in your VIP access!

💙 Skip the crowds & stay comfortable. Enjoy reserved seating, a private bar, premium raffles, close proximity to the bands, and exclusive perks like 21% off GLASSES UP tickets.

Trust us… this is the way to experience TUNE UP!

🌟 Get your tickets to the VIP Lounge - https://bit.ly/41DqdcO

04/01/2026

STOP SCROLLING 💙 Our Spring Grant application is now OPEN!
Opportunities are waiting - Apply TODAY and make it happen!
🌟 https://forms.gle/pP1iaddLiTcf89NL7

03/31/2026

As our final post of March, we’re looking back at the day where Down syndrome was celebrated in the best way we know how… together!

From mismatched socks to fun in the sun, from first-time attendees to lifelong connections, 3.21 reminded us what it means to be seen, known, and celebrated.

This is what happens when a community shows up.
This is what happens when everybody knows your name.

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03/31/2026

TODAY! Join this virtual Lunch & Learn to get to know what families should know about the transition years. What happens after high school? Transition planning plays a critical role in helping young adults with disabilities prepare for employment, continued learning, and independent living.

Register 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4rnYyqQ

03/30/2026

We're less than ONE MONTH away from a night of good food, great people, and meaningful impact💙

Join us at Vestavia Hills Wing Ding on April 25th for great energy, family fun, and a shared commitment to strengthening opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families!

We are thrilled to congratulate Down Syndrome Alabama as the 2026 Vestavia Hills Wing Ding grant recipient! 💙 Your unwavering commitment to advocacy, inclusion, and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families makes a lasting impact in our community. We are honored to support the incredible work you do every day.

Wing Ding is also proud to continue investing in the Vestavia Hills High School Youth Leadership program, supporting its mission and providing scholarships for student members. Together, we are strengthening our community today and empowering the next generation of leaders for tomorrow.

03/30/2026

As March comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of our favorite moments where Down syndrome was celebrated -

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We’re so grateful to the Glencoe Middle School Jr. Civitan Club for celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with their silly sock fundraiser!

Every pair sold helps support individuals with Down syndrome across Alabama. We sure do love cRaZy socks 🧦