ADULTS
Dive into a happy and fulfilling life.
Our programs empower adults with Down syndrome to live at their full potential. Since that potential will be different for everyone, DSACF offerings cover a wide range, from career development to medical assistance to guidance in starting your own business. We’re here to help you live boldly and courageously as you pursue a life filled with extraordinary possibilities.
Programs
Featured programs
Coming up
Buddy Up Tennis
The Buddy Up Tennis Program hosts weekly 90-minute clinics. These clinics are broken down into 30 minutes of fitness conditioning, and 60 minutes of professional tennis instruction. Buddies (Volunteers) are partnered with Athletes, to provide one-on-one attention and grow meaningful connections and relationships. No tennis experience is required. Team T-shirts and racquets are provided.
For Ages:
5 and up
Runs:
Twice a year
When:
TBD
Where:
USTA Lake Nona
Coming up
Circles – Relationship and Boundaries
Circles: Relationships and Boundaries lessons will Review the different types of relationships in our lives. Use visual cues and video to demonstrate appropriate boundaries. Explain relationships between people and the way they touch, talk to and trust each other. Demonstrate how new relationships are build over time. Introduce Cyberspace rules and safety.
For Ages:
Adults
Runs:
January
When:
January 5
Where:
Virtual
Coming up
Friendship Club
Every other Sunday evening, a group of our adults with Down syndrome meet up with our volunteers that help us run the friendship club. The group goes out for fun activities such as mini golfing, the movies, restaurants, bowling, sports games, and more!
For Ages:
Adults
Runs:
every 2 weeks
When:
TBD
Where:
Varies
Medical Clinic
Lifespan Down Syndrome Program at AdventHealth for Children
DSACF is proud to partner with AdventHealth for Children in Orlando for the launch of the first lifespan Down syndrome program in the Southeast.
Resources
Adults
For All Ages & Stages
For Dual Diagnosis - Autism and Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome Organizations
Entrepreneur Academy
Is your teen or adult interested in
self employment?
For more information about the DSACF Entrepreneur Academy click here.
Learn More
Our Partners
Thank you to our partners, whose generous support makes our programs possible.
