Down Syndrome Association of the LowCountry - Charleston, SC
What is the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry

The Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL) is a non-profit organization serving eastern South Carolina, whose purpose is to promote an environment which fosters the growth and development of people with Down syndrome to enable them to achieve their full potential.

We are an affiliate of the National Down syndrome Congress and the National Down Syndrome Society.

Recommended Down Syndrome Sites on the Internet Compiled by Len Leshin, MD – an up to date comprehensive guide to internet resources related to Down syndrome.

Goals of the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry

  • To be a source of support and an informational resource for families of individuals with Down syndrome.
  • To serve as an information source for medical professionals and the community at large.

"Parents of a newborn with Down syndrome should be reminded that the prospects for their child's future are generally bright. Each parent's vision of the future will be a product of their own beliefs and experience, but it is not unreasonable for them to plan that their child with Down syndrome will reach maturity, leave home for a life in the community, find work in the competitive work force, develop friendly and intimate relationships, make choices for the use of their leisure time, and make a positive contribution to their world."

(Clinical Pediatrics, Vol. 30, No. 4, April 1991)


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    Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSLA) News page. Information for new parents of babies with Down Syndrome. Support groups. Special events & social activities. Down syndrome resources.
  • Faces & Families of Down Syndrome
    Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSLA) Faces and Families of DS page. Information for new parents of babies with Down Syndrome. Support groups. Special events & social activities. Down syndrome resources.

DSAL now accepts online contributions!
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DSAL is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. 

 

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