Down Syndrome Association of the Low Country

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Upcoming Events

3-28 Helping Hands Event
7-26 DSAL Loose the Wheels Bicycle Camp
3-21 DSAL Easter Egg Party

Recent Events

11-08-08 Healing Farms Ministries Fall Festival Pot Luck Lunch Event
12-7 Annual DSAL Christmas Party
2-7 Understanding TEFRA workshop
3-9 Concert for a Cause
5-2 Statewide Down syndrome Conference
June 6 – Rotary Club of Daniel Island presents the Charleston Duck Race
June 15-18 DSAL Buddy Camp Ages 3-6
July 27-31 DSAL Buddy Camp Ages 6-12
10-4 6th Annual Lowcountry Buddy Walk
10 14-16 Workshop for Inclusive Education

Inspiring News

From the Baltimore Sun News
Excellent New York Times video on prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Excellent New York Times video on parents struggling with pre-birth diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Reading Rockets
Girl with Down Syndrome Named Homecoming Queen

ABC News link with Video of Homecoming Queen

What is Down Syndrome?

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.