The 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk
Down Syndrome Education Week
September 8-12, 2008 

A Community Educational Project presented by the
Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL) 

The week of September 8-12 has been designated as Down Syndrome Education Week presented by the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL).  This is a week long educational project designed to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome. Students helping other students through education and support is the key to breaking barriers between people with disabilities and without.  The Down Syndrome Education Week is one way of accomplishing this. This special week will culminate in a Sunday afternoon celebration known as the Lowcountry Buddy Walk. 

• Scripted Lesson Plans
• Buddy Walk & DSAL Education - Letter to Parents
• Buddy Walk Classrooms Participation Sheet
• Buddy Walk Education Letter to Educators
• Buddy Walk Ideas & Money Saving Tips
• BW Media & Resources

What is the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry?
DSAL is a volunteer group, mostly parents of children and adults with Down syndrome, who promote awareness, inclusion and acceptance for all people with Down syndrome.

What is the Buddy Walk?
The 5th Annual Lowcountry Buddy Walk is a one mile fun walk and festival held on Daniel Island on October 5, 2008 at 12:30 until 5:00. Registration is $10 per person and includes a t-shirt, food and drink,
and entertainment.  Proceeds from the Buddy Walk provide local programs such as baby packets for families of new babies with Down syndrome, education for families and professionals and self-advocacy programs.

To learn more or register for the 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk
visit www.dsalowcountry.org/buddywalk/

Dawn Durante, 2008 Buddy Walk Education Chair