- Down Syndrome Parent Support Group of Genesee
County, Inc
- covering Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and
Wyoming Counties
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- The Down Syndrome Parent Support Group is a nonprofit
organization consisting of parents of children with Down Syndrome. Its purpose is to bring
a greater acceptance and understanding-of Down Syndrome. The organization's mission is to
make opportunities available for persons with Down Syndrome to engage productively in
community life.
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| Meetings are conducted monthly during the school
year. Guest speakers provide information on a wide variety of topics relating to Down
Syndrome. The meetings are held the second Monday each of month at: Genesee County Chapter
of NYSARC, 64 Walnut St. (Rt. 98) Batavia, NY. Meetings start at 7 pm.Family functions are
held throughout the year. |
- OBJECTIVES
- - To provide support and encouragement to persons with Down
Syndrome and their Families.
- - To provide families with current information on Down Syndrome.
- - To be familiar with education programs, community services and
other organizations available for persons with Down Syndrome and their families.
- - To work with other support groups and organizations to improve
the quality of life for all disabled persons.
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- For Further Information Contact:
Kay Cook (President)
- downsyn@iinc.com
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PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Parent Support Program provides support and intervention to parents of newly diagnosed
infants with Down Syndrome. Volunteers are parents of children with Down Syndrome who are
there to guide and assist new parents and families. A phone call, hospital or home visit
are available upon request from the family or professional. Visit our NEWPARENTS page for more
information |
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