Program areas at Down Syndrome Association of Greater St Louis
The organization supported individuals and families through the following programs: new parent support, first birthday program/celebration baskets, parent to parent network and mentor program, ages and stages book program, volunteer staffing for Down Syndrome center at children's hospital, regional community groups, family events (family picnics, holiday party), sharing our strategies resource network, information and referral, resource library, health professional outreach, support caregivers of aging adults with Down Syndrome, and educational advocacy and support.
The organization provided the following public awareness and advocacy programs: step up for Down Syndrome (suds) awareness walk, walk in the park, run for 21, world Down Syndrome day, Down Syndrome awareness month, friends for all seasons calendar, awareness bracelets and apparel, social media campaigns, e-communications, publications, and legislative advocacy.
The organization provided the following educational programs: small steps therapy camp and therapeutic playgroups, dsagl rocks music program, conferences, seminars & workshops, steps to independence classes for adults with Down Syndrome, Down Syndrome education specialists program, ready to work employment initiative, community education and outreach, and pop up snack shop social enterprise and job training program.