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United Parent Support for Down Syndrome
UPS for DOWNS:
A local support group for parents of children born with Down
Syndrome. We serve hundreds of families in the
Chicago/Metro area and are a parent-run, volunteer organization
that accomplishes these activities with minimal financial
resources:
- Monthly Informational Meetings -
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here for details.
- Monthly Newsletter
- Parent Coffee/Playgroup
- Workshops
- SibShops
- Grandparents/Extended Family Meetings
- Teen Social Club
- Book Donation
- Resource Library
- Family Camp/Retreat
- E-Groups and this Website, upsfordowns.org
UPS
for DOWNS is a non-profit corporation offering support, acceptance
and encouragement for parents with families of persons with Down
syndrome. We work to increase awareness and knowledge,
educate the community about the presence, the potential and the
needs of people with Down syndrome. We are also working to
promote inclusive environments for all persons.
"We didn't know what we didn't know, until
another parent who has been through it helped us find our voice
and speak our questions out loud."
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