585-948-9222
Primary Services
Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Parent Support Groups, Social Club/Event Expense Assistance, Student Financial Aid
Description
Support group for persons with Down Syndrome and their families. Provides new parent packages to various doctors' offices and hospitals in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. Upon request, will meet with parents and provide a copy of the book Babies With Down Syndrome.
Provides various scholarships listed below:
- High School Scholarship: Must live and attend school in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, or Wyoming Counties. Must complete an application. Must be majoring in a field to benefit persons with D.S. or other developmental disabilities.
- Member Stipends: To attend workshops and/or conferences to help persons with Down Syndrome. Must fill out an application by April 1st of current year and be a member in good standing.
- Reimbursement Support Program: Provides support to or on behalf of individuals with Down Syndrome by providing financial reimbursement for items, services, and educational opportunities that they may not otherwise have access to. Must fill out an application and be a member in good standing. Must submit for reimbursement within 90 days of billing date.
Provides various scholarships listed below:
- High School Scholarship: Must live and attend school in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, or Wyoming Counties. Must complete an application. Must be majoring in a field to benefit persons with D.S. or other developmental disabilities.
- Member Stipends: To attend workshops and/or conferences to help persons with Down Syndrome. Must fill out an application by April 1st of current year and be a member in good standing.
- Reimbursement Support Program: Provides support to or on behalf of individuals with Down Syndrome by providing financial reimbursement for items, services, and educational opportunities that they may not otherwise have access to. Must fill out an application and be a member in good standing. Must submit for reimbursement within 90 days of billing date.
Hours
Call for meeting times.
Eligibility
Open membership; anyone can join.
Service Area: Genesee County.
Service Area: Genesee County.
Intake Process
Attend meetings. Call Dawn Fisher for more information, or visit website or Facebook page.
Program Fees
Membership dues are $10.00 for individuals and families, $25.00 for professionals and businesses.
Languages
English and Spanish.
Date of Official Change
Oct 16, 2020
Contacts
Dawn Fisher (Primary)
President
dspsg1@gmail.com
585-948-9222