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.
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.
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!
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.
Down syndrome is a
chromosome disorder which usually
causes a delay in physical,
intellectual and language
development. The degree to which each
individual is affected varies widely.
The exact causes of Down syndrome are
currently unknown, and although there
are prenatal tests that can detect
Down syndrome, there is at this time
no method for prevention and no
cure.