Projects

Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization believes every opportunity should be taken to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and other related disabilities so that each person may live, learn, work and play in his or her community.  This page will introduce you to some of the work we do.  We are always in forward motion to improve our current projects as well as build new ones.  Please click below to find out more or contact us at gcdso@bellsouth.net or 561-912-1231.
 

Home visits to families of new babies in collaboration with Early Intervention

Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act
 

New Parent Packets in local hospitals. Families of newborns can also download the beautiful publication, A Promising Future Together: A Guide for New and Expectant Parents from the NDSS website. Click here

General Resource Information and Referral by email or telephone

Social Groups for families of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages

D.A.D.S. Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome

Outreach to families speaking other languages

The Learning Program

Exceptional Educators Project
 

Resource Lending Library

Educational Advocacy

The Buddy Walk®

Next Chapter Book Club (a project of the Ohio State University Nisonger Center)

FL SAIL (Self-Advocates for an Independent Life)

 
Health and Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome