We empower people with Down syndrome — and the people who love them.
With the right support and resources, people with Down syndrome can do anything! If you have Down syndrome or care for someone who does, DSACF is here to help you (and your loved ones) reach your greatest potential and live the best life possible.
Thrive in School
Make Lifelong Friends
Stay Healthy & Happy
Have a Meaningful Career
Be Part of a Community
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Participate in Programs
that empower people with Down syndrome to learn, grow and reach their greatest potential at any age: Prenatal, Birth-PreK, K-8, Teens, Adults.
Attend Parent/Caretaker Events
to connect and make friends with people who understand ups, downs and issues that accompany Down syndrome. See Parent/Caretaker events.
Connect on Social Media
to stay up to date on all that’s happening in our community. Join our Private Facebook Group for families or caregivers of people with Down syndrome of Central Florida, to share resources, give support, offer advice and connect with people. Follow our Public Facebook Page and Instagram for program and event announcements, information about Down syndrome and inspiring stories from across our community.
Come to our Special Events
where you can meet families, make friends, and celebrate the joys of this extraordinary journey. View all events.
Scholarships to Support Families
We are excited and proud to provide scholarships for our families. We have two scholarship funds available, so please read through the qualifications and guidelines before applying.
Therapy & Medical Scholarships (no age restriction)
may be used for speech/occupational/behavior therapies and/or other medical treatments that are not otherwise covered by insurance. Partial scholarships to cover co-pays are allowable.
DSACF Family and Emergency Fund scholarships
may be used for medical expenses not covered by insurance, such as durable medical equipment, assessments, evaluations, glasses, orthodontics, etc. Also includes limited funds for unplanned emergencies.
Scholarship preference is given to active members and membership is encouraged. Each family is eligible for a scholarship of up to $500/year. This total includes all scholarship categories unless otherwise stated. The scholarship year runs from Aug - July.
Read our Scholarship Attendance Policy.
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For access to everything DSACF has to offer, become a member!
Your membership makes great things possible for you and your family, and so many others that we serve.
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