OUR MISSION STATEMENT Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance WNCDSA.org A National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Affiliate Program The mission of the Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is to help create a community that will be educated, supportive and inclusive of individuals with Down Syndrome.   We respect the rights, abilities and potential of people with Down syndrome. We believe that people with Down syndrome should have the opportunity to make choices affecting their lives. We respect and support the role of families in meeting the needs of people with Down syndrome. We value the efforts of our affiliates in the support they provide to people with Down syndrome and their families. We value excellence in the quality of education, research and advocacy provided to our constituents. We value diversity in our board, staff, volunteers and membership. We value the excellence and commitment of our board, volunteers and staff in their roles supporting the rights and abilities of people with Down syndrome.   CLICK HERE for More Info on the Summer Camp!              CLICK HERE to download our camp-enrichment scholarship program forms for more info.     President's Welcome     Welcome to the Western North Carolina Down Syndrome website! We hope you find the community and resources you seek. We have many things happening this year including: * The Flip Flop Hop at the Orange Peel in Asheville (February 14, 2009) * Annual Picnic at Fletcher Park (June 1, 2008) * The Annual Buddy Walk at Carrier Park in Asheville (October 11, 2008) * Camp & enrichment program scholarship opportunity available all year! * Support Groups Thanks to our wonderful partner, The WNC Parrot Head Club we are able to provide these events. We hope to continue to grow and serve our region. Watch this website for updates and details. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please register as a “buddy”. Please join us in our mission to help create a community that is educated, supportive and inclusive of individuals with Down syndrome. We would love to hear from you. Please Contact our current president, Cynthia Reese, at kohatsuk@bellsouth.net or at P.O. Box 421, Weaverville, NC 28787.    Cynthia Reese,  President  WNCDSA   Register to become a "Buddy" of WNCDSA Click Here   Sign our Guestbook

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Buddy Walk 2009 Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance Asheville, North Carolina, 28803 Saturday, October 10, 2009 Buddy Walk 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM More info coming soon about this years Buddy Walk... Contact Susan Hyler for additional information: susanhyler@charter.net Come join us for the 2009 Buddy Walk…   WNCDSA Annual Meeting & Picnic   Sunday, June 14, 2009 2:00 – 5:00 PM Fletcher Park, Fletcher, NC http://www.fletcherparks.org/fcp.html WNCDSA invite you and your family to join us for our annual family picnic. Please bring a covered dish to share. The WNCDSA will provide meat, drinks & paper products. R.S.V.P. by June 10th to Leigh Ann Coddington at 828-667-3867 or l82date@aol.com View or print our flyer.   FLIP FLOP HOP 2009 Make a Donation www.flipflophop.com Please join us @ the Flip Flop Hop and “Dance for Down Syndrome” Additional Resources   Family Support Network of Western North Carolina A parent to parent program for families of people needs who live in western North Carolina. www.missionhospitals.org/childrens-fsn.htm   Woodbine House Web source for books on disabilities, specifically for parents, children, teachers and professionals. www.woodbinehouse.com   321 Down Street An on-line store with items and apparel that promote awareness and acceptance for individuals with Down Syndrome. www.321downstreet.com   Special Olympics (Buncombe County & NC) http://www.sonc.net   ARC of Buncombe County http://www.arcbc.net   F.I.R.S.T F.I.R.S.T. is a nonprofit, parent driven and family centered organization started in 2001, which stands for Families' Information Resource Support and Technology. We are an information clearinghouse, resource center, and unique source of support for families of children with disabilities. F.I.R.S.T. educates and trains parents to be the best advocate for their children with disabilities. We are in partnership with Asheville Parks and Recreation Department in Buncombe County, Center for Inspired Education and Mars Hill College, Special Education Department. Our Mission is to help persons with disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community by supporting and educating families to be their child's best advocate and youth to adult to be self-advocates. www.FIRSTwnc.org

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