Welcome to the

Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry!

 The purpose of Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL) is to promote an environment which fosters the growth and development of people with Down syndrome to enable them to achieve their full potential. Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry offers programs such as Moms' Night Out and Youth Group, as well as social events, resources, and educational opportunities.

BREAKING NEWS:

DSAL on Front Page of Moultrie News with Upcoming Bike Riding Workshop. 

Lose The Training Wheels… and see where they go!

Lose The Training Wheels™ is more than just a bike-riding program. For many children with disabilities, it’s a seemingly impossible task they can typically master in less than a week’s time. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time ever. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.

DSAL is proud to bring Lose the Training Wheels to the Lowcountry.  There are still opportunities for participants and volunteers.

 Information Sheet

Registration Forms

DSAL 2010 Buddy Camps Huge Success!

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More Information and Pictures

We’d love to see and share you pictures from the 2009 Buddy Walk – please email them in jpg format to DSALowcounty at Gmail.com (just replace “at”with @).

 The 6th Annual Lowcountry Buddy Walk for Down syndrome on Sunday Oct. 4 was our best yet! Over 3500 gathered in Etiwan Park on Daniel Island to honor and celebrate those in our community living with Down syndrome. It would not have been possible without the generous support and tireless efforts of so many – Thank you to our Sponsors! Thank you to our Volunteers! Thank you to the DSAL Board! Thank you to the Event Staff, Website Provider, and Dedicated Service Providers! Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for providing the wonderful Hot Dogs again this year! Thank you to all that attended and help make this year’s Buddy Walk another to remember! Thank you most of all for the opportunity to fulfill the mission of DSAL: Advocating for Awareness, Inclusion, and Acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome in the Lowcountry and beyond!!!

Sensational Aerial Photography of the 2009 Lowcountry Buddy Walk provided by:

Click the Red Zeppelin for Awesome shots from high above this year’s event!

Joshua Clark is feeling just ducky…

DSAL is So Thankful for the generous support from the Rotary Club of Daniel Island’s annual Charleston Duck Race event!

DSAL is also Very Thankful for the generous matching funds contributed by the Daniel Island Community Fund!

A brief introduction to the options program at Bishop England High School on Daniel Island.

The new Down syndrome center at MUSC Children's Hospital

MUSC has asked DSAL to encourage our families to complete this survey in an effort to make the new clinic able to best serve the needs of our community. Thank you.

Thanks to the hard work of Dr. Cindy May and so many other folks, including many DSAL members, the College Transition Connection recently held an announcement ceremony at the College of Charleston for the new LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) program. Post & Courier Article: College programs help disabled students