Upside Downs

06/10/2026

Don’t forget about our next Live it Up event on June 16, 2026! We still have space available. Click here to RSVP today 👉 https://upside-downs.org/connect/calendar.html/event/2026/06/17/live-it-up-theater-night/565397

Our teens and young adults are headed to the theater! 🎭

Join us at the Thibodaux Playhouse on June 16, 2026 for a special showing of Camp Rock The Musical. We will have light refreshments at 5:00 p.m. before the show begins.

Space is limited, RSVP today to reserve your spot! 👉 https://upside-downs.org/connect/calendar.html/event/2026/06/17/live-it-up-theater-night/565397

06/03/2026

Shortly after Spencer was born, I founded Upside Downs with a simple hope: to help change how people see individuals with Down syndrome, to focus on the “Upside” of Down syndrome and to build a stronger, more connected community for families like ours. What began as a small idea has grown into something far greater than I ever imagined because of the love, support, and dedication of this incredible community.

Serving on the board of Upside Downs has been one of the greatest honors of my life. But, after much thought and reflection, I have decided to step down from my position on the board. While this chapter is coming to a close, my belief in this organization and its mission has never been stronger.

I am deeply grateful for every family, volunteer, supporter, and friend who has helped make Upside Downs what it is today. I also look forward to sharing more soon about an exciting personal and professional next chapter that I believe was shaped in large part by this journey and the people who have helped change the narrative and walked it with me.

From the bottom of my heart….THANK YOU! Upside Downs will always hold a special place in my heart, and I cannot wait to see all that is still to come.

Anything is possible with Down syndrome!!!

Beau Brooks 💙💛

06/01/2026

Level Up + Live It Up: Summer Safety Splash! ☀️🏊‍♂️

Join us on July 15, 2026 for a fun evening at Bayou Country Club as we combine learning and summer fun! We’ll kick things off with a brief interactive session focused on important summer safety topics like hydration, sunscreen, heat safety, and smart pool habits.

After the session, participants will enjoy 90 minutes of open swim with a lifeguard on duty while connecting with friends and enjoying a fun summer evening together. Please note this is during regular club swim hours, so the pool will also be open to Bayou Country Club members at that time.

Learn. Splash. Live It Up. 💙💛

Open to teens and young adults with Down syndrome. Click here to reserve your spot today 👉 https://upside-downs.org/connect/calendar.html/event/2026/07/15/live-and-level-up-summer-safety-splash/566609

05/29/2026

We are proud to continue creating spaces that are welcoming and inclusive for all of our friends with Down syndrome and their families. 💙💛

Visit our site to stay up to date on all of the programs and events we have to offer 👉 https://upside-downs.org

05/26/2026

Our teens and young adults are headed to the theater! 🎭

Join us at the Thibodaux Playhouse on June 16, 2026 for a special showing of Camp Rock The Musical. We will have light refreshments at 5:00 p.m. before the show begins.

Space is limited, RSVP today to reserve your spot! 👉 https://upside-downs.org/connect/calendar.html/event/2026/06/17/live-it-up-theater-night/565397

05/22/2026

Our new parent basket program is where it all began for Upside Downs and it remains the most important part of our organization. Through Ella’s Endeavor we are able to reach out to new families and show them that they are not alone. There is a community here, waiting to support you with open arms. 💙💛

Are you or a loved one in need of a new parent basket? Visit our website to request one today 👉 https://upside-downs.org/celebrate/ellas-endeavor.html

05/19/2026

We are excited to continue working alongside the City of Thibodaux - Municipal Government to boost their existing adaptive aquatics swim sessions. Registration is available now for the July 2026 swim lessons. This program is open to all individuals ages 3 and up who would benefit from a supportive, adaptive approach to swim lessons. For all of our friends with Down syndrome, Upside Downs will cover the cost of the session. 🏊💙💛

You can register now at the Peltier Park Recreation Building, 151 Peltier Park Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Click here to download the registration form 👉 https://upside-downs.org/empower/

05/13/2026

💙💛 10 Years of Upside Downs 💛💙
10 years of empowerment.
10 years of connection.
10 years of celebration.

Upside Downs was founded 10 years ago with the mission of celebrating individuals with Down syndrome through new parent outreach. What began as a mission to provide new parent baskets to local families has grown more than we could have imagined. Today, Upside Downs provides new parent baskets to hospitals across Louisiana; hosts life skills and social programs for teens and young adults with Down syndrome; creates unforgettable memories through our annual Magical Dance Party; and brings the entire community together each year through the 3.21 Dash in celebration of all of our friends with Down syndrome.

Through the generosity and support of our families and our community, Upside Downs has broken records over the past 10 years. We are proud to pave the way to a more inclusive future for our friends with Down syndrome. We can’t wait to see what the future holds, but if there is one thing we know for sure it is that ANYTHING is possible with Down syndrome! 💙💛

05/10/2026

To all the moms who show up every day to celebrate, empower and support our friends with Down syndrome, today we celebrate you. Happy Mother’s Day! 💙💛