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.   Letter from the WNCDSA President: Welcome to the Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance Website. We hope that you find the website easy to navigate so you may find the community and resources you are seeking. We are a working group who are doing everything we can to provide our families with as much assistance as possible. Our next big event is the 2009 Buddy Walk. As you have probably seen, we have some terrific things happening on October 10th at Fletcher Park, Fletcher, NC. Come join in on the fun!! Get a team together!! Aside from this event, we assist with camp/enrichment programs through scholarship opportunities available all through the year. There is information regarding our Support Groups. We also have an Annual Picnic in June each year. In hopes of continuing to grow and reach more families in our 17 county region, we welcome you input, and if volunteering is appealing to you, please contact me personally by E-Mail. My address is: alicemillerdsa@charter.net Please join us in our mission to help create a community that is educated, supportive and inclusive of individuals with Down syndrome. Should you need to contact us by mail, our mailing address is: P.O. Box 421, Weaverville, NC. 28787 Alice Miller President WNCDSA

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WNCDSA Wine Tasting Fundraiser   Is Pleased To Announce Our First Ever WNCDSA Fundraiser and Wine Tasting At in the Gerber Village Map Saturday, December 5, 2009 3pm to 6pm Stop by and support this great cause and have some great wine and food for just $10 per person. Click here to learn more about WNC Down Syndrome Alliance.   Many beautiful items will be raffled, including contributions from As the Chair Turns, Jewels That Dance and a treasure chest of jewelry from 6 local artisans. Raffle tickets will be $3 each, 4 for $10 and 7 for $15. Amazing gifts to win for yourself or for someone special at Christmas! There will be door prizes, light hors d'oeuvres and music by Steve Weams of the Caribbean Cowboys. http://www.thecaribbeancowboys.com/   WNCDSA Annual Meeting & Picnic   2010 To Be Announced 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     Send a Donation to the WNCDSA Click Here   Sign our Guestbook

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