Family Updates for Ages 13-17

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DSL Education Series

Wednesday, January 21st

Join DSL’s Dr Jenny Kimes for a conversation on best behavioral practices.

Join us at DSL, Wednesday, January 2st from 6-7:30p

Questions? Email John D

RSVP Here

Teen Club Returns!

Moving to Tuesdays from 4-5p at DSL

Join us for Teen Club 2026!

Be a part of the 10-week Spring run beginning January 27th until our final class of the Spring on March 31st.

Questions? Email Jon Beams 

CLICK HERE to learn more about Teen Club

RSVP Here

Save the Date!

Registration goes live - Thurs Feb 19th

More information to come

Questions? Email John D

World Down Syndrome Day Photoshoot

with Julie Dueser

Join us for a free photo opportunity! Saturday, February 21st, and Sunday the 22nd!

Questions? Email John D

RSVP Here

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Get the DSL App Today!

We are so excited to launch our new app for our families, friends & supporters.

Downloading the App:

Click here for App Support

Join NDSS on Capitol Hill for World Down Syndrome Day!

Calling all advocates!

The National Down Syndrome Society is headed back to Capitol Hill on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2024, for our Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference!

If you are interested and need financial assistance to attend, please reach out to [email protected].

Click Here to Learn More!

Join the Mary Carter Legacy Society

Our founder, Mary Carter, left a legacy of potential for people with Down Syndrome.

The Mary Carter Legacy Society is a group of devoted supporters who are investing in the future of individuals with Down Syndrome by including DSL in their estate plans.

Learn more about how you can leave a legacy of compassion by clicking the button below:

Join the Mary Carter Legacy Society

Teen Age News & Stories

DSL Education Series: Puberty


June 25, 2025

Welcome Ashley C


October 2, 2024

WDSD Spotlight – Meet Sammy


March 6, 2022

DS Awareness Month Spotlight – Meet Aiste!


October 26, 2021

DS Awareness Month Spotlight – Meet Cole!


October 23, 2021

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