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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!  

​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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Events

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

August 1-  October 15- Each family can get a free Down Syndrome Awareness Month Poster. 
October 1- October 31- Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October 21, 2019 - Eastern Nebraska Transition Conference- SCC Lincoln 4;30-7
October 25, 2019 - Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration
October 28, 2019 Trunk or Treat 6-8 Arc of Lincoln Parking Lot, 6500 Holdrege St. 
​Until December 30, 2o19- Go to the Henry Doorly Zoo When It's Convenient for you!
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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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