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Welcome to Down Syndrome Advocates in Action Nebraska! 

​We are a 501(c)3 not for profit formed by advocates with over 20 years of experience, who want to promote inclusion and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages in the state of Nebraska.  We hope to encourage families to be an active participant in helping all individuals with Down syndrome to achieve their full potential.  ​By working together we can accomplish many great things!  

Both the Lincoln and Kearney Buddy Walks will be re-scheduled as soon as we can safely do so! The websites remain open for anyone wanting to donate or register to walk.  

​New Parents


​Congratulations! We would like to welcome your family to our community.  While you may be overwhelmed at the news of a new diagnosis, you are not alone.  We are here to provide you with current and accurate information about Down syndrome and can match you with a trained parent mentor.  We have resources for prenatal diagnosis, postnatal diagnosis, and Grandparents.  In 2016 we helped to pass the Nebraska Down Syndrome Information and Support Act to regulate information new families receive at the time of diagnosis.  If you were not given this information or a link to the NE DHHS website by your medical provider please contact us so that we can reach out to them to make sure they have the correct information to support future families receiving a diagnosis in Nebraska.  
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DSAA Ne would like to express our deepest sympathies to the Grogan, Serrano and Ballentine families on the loss of their beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Marlene Ballentine. We are beyond honored to have been chosen as one of the organization to receive memorial donations in Marlene's memory. Her legacy will be to help advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome. Memorials can be sent to DSAA NE, 6425 Taylor Park Drive, Lincoln NE 68510, or can be completed on-line via our Donate link above.

Events

EVENTS AT A GLANCE


All in person events are currently postponed
Join us for Virtual Covid Camp in a Box.
July 27-31 - Home Depot Camp.  - Camp is full but we are attempting to get more supplies to open the camp up to more campers! 4 years old and up with support. 
Afternoon Club Zoom Meetings, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 4 pm.  Mondays-Ladies Only, Wednesdays-Just the Guys, and Fridays Everyone - Password Action
Kearney Monthly Meeting- typically 1st Sunday , 4 pm.  
Parent Zoom Chat- 1st Thursday of the Month, 8:30 pm

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​Want to connect with other families, but can't seem to fit events into your busy schedule?  Family Connection Webinar series may be able to help.  We will meet monthly on various topics of interest to families in our community. To find out more join our private Facebook group here or fill out this online form to get an email invitation to each webinar.

Resources


​We are happy to provide you with access to both local and national resources that are available to you or your family.  The links to these organizations are provided to help you access the information you need in a timely manner.  
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National Organizations we Support and Partner with. 

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