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Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Children & Youth
  • Health & Medicine
  • Immigrants & Refugees
  • People with Disabilities

Location

2221 Peachtree Rd NE Ste D226Atlanta, GA 30309 United States

Website:

http://www.AtlantaDSAA.org
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Mission Statement

The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta enhances the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families through education, support, advocacy, and awareness. Our mission is to guide Atlanta’s Down syndrome community by connecting them to the partners, programs, education and resources they need to thrive.

Description

Founded by a small group of parents in 1979, The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta (DSAA) is a 501(c)(3) Georgia non-profit organization dedicated to providing individuals with Down syndrome and their families life-long community connections.

There was a need to provide support and information to families who had, or were expecting, babies with Down syndrome. DSAA started working out of families’ homes and having board meetings at kitchen tables across metro Atlanta. In 1985, DSAA became a 501(c)(3) public charity. Throughout the 1990’s, DSAA found itself growing in both numbers of families touched and in funding resources.

Today, DSAA serves 800 families in 18 counties in the greater Metro-Atlanta area with its programs, services, resources, and activities for all age groups. It is the largest volunteer organization for those touched by Down syndrome in Georgia. DSAA is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) and Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action (DSAIA).

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