Down Syndrome Innovations - Central Missouri

10/08/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Register your team by 10:00AM tomorrow, October 9, to ensure your team name is included on the back of your Central Missouri Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk t-shirt.

We look forward to celebrating your family on Saturday, October 24, 2026 as we mark the 9th annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk in Central Missouri!

www.stepupcentralmo.org 👟

09/23/2026

Calling all Central Missouri walk teams! Register your team by 10am on October 9 to have your team name printed on the back of your Step Up Walk t-shirt. Don't miss out on this special touch. Register today at https://stepupcentralmo.org

09/22/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Join us for a fun and FREE fall family outing at Peach Tree Farms this Friday, September 25, from 4:00–6:30 PM! Families are invited to enjoy the farm together, spend time connecting, and celebrate the beginning of the season. Each family will also receive a small pumpkin to take home. 🎃

Visit CourseStorm to register: https://kcdsi.coursestorm.com/course/peach-tree-farms-family-social

When you arrive, simply let the staff know you are with Down Syndrome Innovations.

Join us for a fun fall family outing at Peach Tree Farms on Friday, September 25, from 4:00–6:30 PM ! Families are invited to enjoy the farm together, spend time connecting, and celebrate the beginning of fall. Each family will also...

09/15/2026

Join us for a fun and FREE fall family outing at Peach Tree Farms on Friday, September 25, from 4:00–6:30 PM! Families are invited to enjoy the farm together, spend time connecting, and celebrate the beginning of the season. Each family will also receive a small pumpkin to take home. 🎃

Visit CourseStorm to register: https://kcdsi.coursestorm.com/course/peach-tree-farms-family-social

09/09/2026

Myth or truth? There's a lot of outdated information out there about Down syndrome, so we're setting the record straight. When we replace myths with facts, we build a more welcoming community for everyone.

08/26/2026

We are looking forward to celebrating your family on Saturday, October 24 in Columbia, Missouri as we mark the 9th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk! It's a fun-filled day of celebration, activities and community with other families during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Join, create or renew your walk team here: https://stepupcentralmo.org/

08/17/2026

Adults with Down syndrome are living longer, fuller lives than ever before. That's worth celebrating, and it also means aging deserves a little more attention and planning.

We created a free caregiver guidebook on Aging & Down Syndrome to help families know what to watch for, when to start tracking changes, and where to turn for support.

Swipe through for a few things every caregiver should know, then grab the full guide here: https://bit.ly/45uYahN

08/06/2026

PARENTS NIGHT OUT: Join us for a fun night to connect with other families in the Central Missouri area! You'll also be able to meet our newest Down Syndrome Innovations team member, Ashley Bland, who serves as our Central Missouri Lifespan Services Coordinator.

Register for free here: https://kcdsi.coursestorm.com/course/parents-night-out-central-mo

08/04/2026

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: New & Expectant Parent Support

We're here for you every step of the way. From the very beginning, we offer families hope, connection, and trusted guidance.

Here's what that can look like: This past weekend, we hosted our New Parent Breakfast, a gathering where families who have recently received a Down syndrome diagnosis can connect with other parents, learn from and talk with parent mentors, and discover the support available to them.

You can join our next breakfast on Saturday, November 1 -- register here: https://kcdsi.coursestorm.com/course/new-parent-breakfast

07/21/2026

Congratulations to Livin' It Up With Lydia!!!!