Monthly Meetings — These are a great source of information for our members as we invite speakers who are experts on different fields such as: the most recent research findings on DS, medical care, behavioral management, education, finances and much more present

New Parent Support — Volunteer members are on call to talk with new parents of babies with DS to help ease the stress during this time of adjustment by offering support and information. We also provide “New Parent Packets” filled with the latest information on DS.

Social Events for teens and adults — We provide a variety of social gatherings for our teens and adults throughout the year. Some of these events include Dances, Bingo and Spaghetti nights, Movie nights, The Social Club, computer classes and many more.

Social Events for children — For all of our young ones we offer a variety of programs such as Gymboree, Art Classes, Fundamentally Music, Respite nights, mommy’s Coffee, and many more.

DSAH Social Events — For all of our members we offer the following events as an opportunity to network and learn more about Down syndrome. Some of the events are The Pool Party, The DSAH Gala, The Christmas Party, World Down Syndrome Day Celebration, The Gathering of Friends and annual conferences.

Education for Life Program — This is the first program geared towards the continuing education of adults with Down syndrome in the Houston area. Students meet once a week to continue their post-high school education as well as an opportunity to improve their socialization.

The Buddy Walk — This is one of our biggest DSAH events which was established to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

Conferences — Conferences are held 2-3 times per year in which nationally recognized experts share their knowledge with our families and communities

Outreach Program — Provides information on an Educational and Medical level to our community. Our group seeks to increase the awareness of people with Down syndrome and some of these groups include health professionals, high school faculty and students, graduate students, and so on.

RESPITE Program — Provides childcare to kids with disabilities 18 years of age and younger.

Camp Ability — We offer 2 sessions for camp ability during the summer. Each session is one week long and we offer half days and full days.

Reading Clinic Program — Joanne Mothes Provides a one – one reading clinic with kids of all ages to jumpstart their reading.

Club 21 social events for teens and adults — We provide a variety of social gatherings for our teens and adults throughout the year. Some of these events include Dances, Bingo and Spaghetti nights, Movie nights, monthly Sleep Over, The Social Club, computer classes and many more.

Adoption Awareness Program — Provides national and international adoption consultation and links birth families with potential adoptive families.

Satellite Support Groups — We currently have 3 groups under the DSAH umbrella—these are Katy, North Side and Pearland.