Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation

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Inclusion can be the rule...not the exception.

The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation is a not-for-profit organization [501 (c) (3)] founded by a group of individuals who have children or family members with Down syndrome. DSAF is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome through advocacy and supporting inclusion within schools, communities, and the work place. A lack of consistency exists in the application of best practices for early intervention, education, and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in our communities, schools, and work environments. Many communities across the country provide individuals with Down syndrome access to the same educational, recreational, residential and employment opportunities available to those without Down syndrome. However, barriers still exist in some communities that prevent children, adolescents, and adults with Down syndrome from accessing the same opportunities as their typical peers.

10/15/2026

Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the value and contributions of workers with disabilities. The 2026 theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.”

Want to turn awareness into action? The Administration on Disabilities Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center and NACDD have created an NDEAM Action Checklist with practical steps to advance competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities in your community.

Find the checklist here:https://aoddisabilityemploymenttacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DETAC_NDEAM_Action_Checklist_Final.pdf

10/15/2026

NACDD kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.

People with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be.

This month, we’re sharing stories that connect past, present, and future.

Join us.

Learn more here: https://nacdd.org/2026-dd-awareness-month-were-here-then-now-always/

10/14/2026

Register For Our Upcoming Event:
VIRTUAL INCLUSIVE FITNESS FALL SERIES
with Coach Izzy of W.A.L.E Inclusive

Fitness Sessions:
9/21/26
9/28/26
10/5/26
10/19/26
10/26/26
11/9/26
11/16/26
11/23/26

5:00-5:45PM ET
VIA ZOOM

*Please note there will be no class on 10/12/26 and 11/2/26*

Coach Izzy will be leading us through 8 FREE virtual fitness sessions throughout the Fall. Come move, sweat, and have fun while getting stronger!

Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NNImhdjcREGsL7zByc8JQw #/registration

10/05/2026

Katie Novak, UDL expert and author, reminds us of the power of high expectations.
Novak Educational Consulting

Address

P. O. Box 12173
Hauppauge, NY
11788

Telephone

+15169837008

Website

http://dsafonline.org/

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