Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta

10/15/2025

💙✨ Celebrating the close of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Today we take a moment to celebrate the Hispanic and Latino families who are part of our Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta community. Your traditions, music, language, and love of family add so much warmth and joy to everything we do.

We’re grateful for every family that helps make DSAA such a welcoming and vibrant place where everyone belongs.

💛 Thank you for all you bring to our community!

10/15/2025

Thank you so much, TOP Trails OHV Park, for your support! It’s partners like you who help us make a lasting impact. We’re grateful for your kindness and proud to have you as part of our story. 💙💛

🎉 We Did It—Together! 💙

Top Trails is proud to announce that thanks to YOUR incredible support, the Ride 4 Down Syndrome event raised a total of $8,083 for the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta! 🙌

From the riders who showed up with heart, to the families, sponsors, volunteers, and every single person who helped spread the word—this donation is a direct reflection of your generosity, spirit, and commitment to making a difference.

Every mile ridden, every smile shared, and every dollar donated helps empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We’re honored to be part of a community that rides with purpose and rallies for impact.

💛 Thank you for making this event unforgettable. Let’s keep the momentum going—because when we ride together, we rise together.

10/14/2025

Join us!

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

This news is heartbreaking for the disability community. We stand with advocates across the country in urging that these decisions be reconsidered. We’re watching closely for updates and opportunities to take action together. 💙

🚨 Last night every Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) staffer, except one or two, was notified that they will be RIFed (fired). The notice to employees stated that the government shut down caused the RIFs, when in fact a shut down causes furloughs (temporarily not working), not firings. OSEP is the federal office responsible for implementing IDEA, the special education law, including funding and monitoring states, providing grants for technical assistance and parent information centers, etc. Apparently this has also happened at the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) that oversees vocational rehabilitation. NDSC is meeting through the weekend with other national disability leaders to strategize about how to fight this action that would be devastating to children, families, and schools. Stay tuned for more information. ��https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2025/10/11/education-department-special-ed-office-layoffs-shutdown/86646104007/ #

10/10/2025

💙 Huge thanks to Sheryl Levin Arno for your tireless advocacy and all you do for the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta — and beyond! Your voice makes a difference. Here’s hoping our elected officials are listening.

📰 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
🙏 Mike Petchenik

10/08/2025

We’re celebrating Sean, our incredible 21+ self-advocate 2025 who reminds us every day what determination, joy, and independence look like! 💪💙

Sean brings his big smile and even bigger heart to every event — always ready to help, cheer others on, and make sure everyone feels included. Whether he’s on stage , dancing at Buddy Walk, or sharing his story, Sean leads with kindness and confidence that inspires our whole community.

Let’s give Sean some love in the comments! 👏💙
ShinelikeSean

10/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Atlanta Buddy Walk! 💙 What an incredible day celebrating inclusion, friendship, and community. We’re so grateful for your love and support—you make this event truly special every year!

10/03/2025

One more sleep until Atlanta 2025!!!!!

10/02/2025

We can’t wait to in 2 more days!!!!

09/30/2025

We’ve got some amazing community partners joining us at Buddy Walk this year! 💙💛 Stop by the resource area to meet them and check out all the great info and support they have to share.

09/29/2025

Candidly Kind’s Grace Key is our Atlanta Buddy Walk 2025 Grand Marshall! Our community REDEFINES POSSIBLE every day and she’s definitely an example of that!