Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles

Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles Connecting Families Since 1975

The Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Leilani Ayson for her outstand...
11/02/2025

The Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Leilani Ayson for her outstanding support of individuals with Down syndrome. The 5th Annual Zumba Fundraiser was a tremendous success!

Leilani’s energy, kindness, and dedication inspire everyone—our kids absolutely adore her! Thank you, Leilani, for all that you do.

With love,
The DSALA Team 💙💛

DSALA's 31st Annual T21 Walk & Festival is just 2 WEEKS away !! 💛💙 We are super excited to share our second 🌟 Performer...
10/26/2025

DSALA's 31st Annual T21 Walk & Festival is just 2 WEEKS away !! 💛💙 We are super excited to share our second 🌟 Performer Spotlight 🌟

Born to Act Players is a theater group that features talented individuals with special needs! Their love for acting is infectious, come watch them dazzle the stage at our T21 Walk & Festival ❣️

🎶 Plus performances by: All-Inclusive Zumba | Free 2 Be Me | PopRock Academy | Dominique Miller

📅 Sunday, Nov 9, 2025
⏰ 11 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Santa Anita Park – Paddock Gardens, Arcadia

👉 Don't forget to register using the QR code or at https://charity.pledgeit.org/DSALA2025 !

DSALA's 31st Annual T21 Walk & Festival is almost here, but you still have time to fundraise! Final push to reach our $6...
10/25/2025

DSALA's 31st Annual T21 Walk & Festival is almost here, but you still have time to fundraise! Final push to reach our $60,000 goal! ✨

🎁 Next fundraising goal: Teams that raise $5000+ by Nov 7th will receive a $500 Amazon gift card!

WALK INFO -> Walk, celebrate, and raise awareness with the Down syndrome community! 🌟

📅 Sunday, Nov 9th | 🕚 11 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Santa Anita Park – Paddock Gardens

💻 Register or Donate here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/DSALA2025

Join us for the UCLA Tarjan Center Forum in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, a FREE online event taking place on Friday,...
10/23/2025

Join us for the UCLA Tarjan Center Forum in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, a FREE online event taking place on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (PDT) ‼️

✨ Check out these featured presentations ✨
Employment for People with Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Speakers: Aaron Carruthers, Carol Asch, Cindy Liu, Mia Freedman, & Andrew Black
Moderator: Dr. Yasamin Bolourian
🕚 10:45 - 11:45 am (PDT)

A Positive but Realistic Approach to Development in Autism from 2 to 34
Speaker: Dr. Cathy Lord
Moderator: Dr. Rujuta Wilson
Community Discussants: Kim, Tom, Maryellen, & Tommy Hartman
🕚 12:45-1:45 pm (PDT)

🎃 Join us for a spooktacular night of dance, fun, and giving back! ⭐ Put on your best costume & shake it at our Hallowee...
10/23/2025

🎃 Join us for a spooktacular night of dance, fun, and giving back! ⭐ Put on your best costume & shake it at our Halloween Zumba Fundraiser 👻

UCI CFAR-DS & Stanford Down Syndrome Research Center are collaborating, with the support of SVDSN & DSAOC, to hold the F...
10/22/2025

UCI CFAR-DS & Stanford Down Syndrome Research Center are collaborating, with the support of SVDSN & DSAOC, to hold the FIRST California Down Syndrome Conference 💫🩵

Parents/Professionals track: 2 days - Friday, 10/24 afternoon & Saturday 10/25
Self-Advocate track: 1 day - Friday, 10/24 9am-5pm
📍 Oak Lounge, Tresidder Union, Stanford University

Consider attending if you are in the area or spread the word if you know anyone who is! Visit dsresearch.stanford.edu to register and/or learn more about the event ❣️

3 WEEKS until DSALA's 31st Annual T21 Walk & Festival !! 💛💙 We're kicking off the countdown with our first 🌟 Performer S...
10/19/2025

3 WEEKS until DSALA's 31st Annual T21 Walk & Festival !! 💛💙 We're kicking off the countdown with our first 🌟 Performer Spotlight 🌟

We’re thrilled to showcase Dominique Miller from Dance Image Studio in Whittier! Dominique’s passion for dance shines bright — you won't want to miss her performance at this year's T21 Walk & Festival!

🎶 Plus performances by: Born to Act Players | All-Inclusive Zumba | Free 2 Be Me | PopRock Academy | Rollettes Corporation

📅 Sunday, Nov 9, 2025
⏰ 11 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Santa Anita Park – Paddock Gardens, Arcadia

👉 Don't forget to register using the QR code or at https://charity.pledgeit.org/DSALA2025 !

⚡ FLASH SALE TIME! ⚡ 48 hours only—get 20% OFF your entire purchase for the 31st Annual T21 Walk! 🎉 Join us in making a ...
10/18/2025

⚡ FLASH SALE TIME! ⚡ 48 hours only—get 20% OFF your entire purchase for the 31st Annual T21 Walk! 🎉 Join us in making a difference! Sale ends Oct 19! 💙
👉 charity.pledgeit.org/DSALA2025

🎉 Join Us for the 31st Annual DSALA T21 Walk & Festival! 🎉Step into a day of joy, unity, and celebration with the Down S...
10/17/2025

🎉 Join Us for the 31st Annual DSALA T21 Walk & Festival! 🎉

Step into a day of joy, unity, and celebration with the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles! 💙

🎭 Featuring performances by: Born to Act Players, All-Inclusive Zumba, Free 2 Be Me, PopRock Academy, Rollettes Corporation & Dominique Miller.

📅 Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 | 11 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Santa Anita Park – Paddock Gardens, Arcadia

Let’s walk, celebrate, and shine together for inclusion and acceptance! ✨
👉 Register today: https://charity.pledgeit.org/DSALA2025

MORE Halloween fun with DSALA 🖤🎃 Join us for our Exceptional Halloween Dance - it will be a SPOOKY good time !!!📅 Wednes...
10/16/2025

MORE Halloween fun with DSALA 🖤🎃 Join us for our Exceptional Halloween Dance - it will be a SPOOKY good time !!!

📅 Wednesday, October 29th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bishop Alemany High School Alumni Hall --> 11111 N. Alemany Drive, Mission Hills, CA 91345

Our All-Inclusive Zumba Fundraiser is back for this year's spooky season !! BOO-gie with us and our wonderful Zumba inst...
10/14/2025

Our All-Inclusive Zumba Fundraiser is back for this year's spooky season !! BOO-gie with us and our wonderful Zumba instructors for a great cause 🧡🖤

📅 Sunday, October 26th
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 San Fernando Park Gymnasium --> 208 Park Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Come in your best Halloween costume 🎃👻

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The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles is to enhance the quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome by fostering family engagement, encouraging connections, and providing information while promoting inclusion, acceptance and awareness of individuals with Down syndrome.