THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO IS THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND REFERRAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 5,000 MEMBERS THROUGHOUT 23 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO. OUR SERVICES CAN BE DIVIDED INTO THREE CORE AREAS: SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH THEM. SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS INCLUDE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SUMMER LEARNING ACADEMY, AND ICAN BIKE CAMP. FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM FIRST CONNECT, DSACO'S PARENT MENTORING PROGRAM, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GROUPS, WORKSHOPS AND SOCIAL EVENTS. COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS ARE PROVIDED EDUCATION AND MEDICAL MATERIALS THROUGH DSACO'S DS MEDICAL EDGE PROGRAM THAT DIRECTLY IMPACTS QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR INCLUSION BEST-PRACTICES. DSACO ALSO PROVIDES LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND WORKS TO STRENGTHEN LAWS THAT PROTECT THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY.
