Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County

12/16/2025

To all of those who celebrate, may the Hanukkah lights this year find you together with loved ones. Chag Sameach from all of us at DSNMC!

12/13/2025

Scholarships for the 2026 NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference is OPEN! This conference is your chance to meet directly with your legislators on Capitol Hill and advocate on critical issues for the disability community. 💪

Apply for a scholarship at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/DSACScholarship2026

12/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ZooLights Holiday Get Together at Smithsonian's National Zoo on Saturday! Those who braved the cold were treated to an animal-themed winter wonderland amid great company! 🐼

12/08/2025

Today is the last day to apply!

Check out the details below and come be a part of DSNMC!

DSNMC is Growing — Apply Today!

We’re looking for a Youth Program Coordinator to create and lead inclusive programs for school-aged children with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities.
This part-time, hybrid role includes building evidence-based programs, fostering community partnerships, and supporting children’s growth.

📩 Apply by December 8, 2025: Send your resume and cover letter to brooke@dsnmc.org.

Learn more here: https://dsnmc.org/support/employment.html

Help us make a difference for children with Down syndrome! 💙

12/06/2025

12/05/2025

Fatigue is a common symptom for people with and without Down syndrome. It involves feelings of extreme tiredness and lack of energy. Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, hydration, and stress can contribute.

Fatigue can also be a symptom of some health conditions. Several of these health conditions that can cause fatigue such as sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, and celiac disease, among others, are more common in people with Down syndrome. A health care professional can make an assessment to identify possible causes of fatigue and develop a treatment plan. See the link below for an article on fatigue by Brian Chicoine, MD.

🔗 https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/resources/fatigue/

12/03/2025

What a beautiful evening we had together! Being in the same room with so many strong, loving, and supportive moms and mom figures truly filled our hearts. 💛💙

We laughed, we connected, and we enjoyed time that felt truly needed. Nights like these remind us that we’re not alone — we have a community that understands us, lifts us up, and celebrates every win right alongside us.

Thank you to each mom and mom figure who came out. Your presence made the night so special. 💕

We can’t wait for our next one!

12/02/2025

Today, on this global day of generosity, we want to thank you for making our work possible. Every DSNMC donor fuels our signature initiatives that empower self-advocates, engage caregivers, welcome new families, and create opportunities for connection and growth. We could not do it without you.

Together, we touch hundreds of lives each year: from the expectant parents with a prenatal diagnosis, to the parents of a child with Down syndrome, to the teens in search of community, to the adults advocating for themselves and others, to the teachers, paraprofessionals, and medical professionals who teach, work with, or treat individuals with Down syndrome. We do this in pursuit of our vision, that all people with Down syndrome would achieve their full potential through meaningful inclusion and unlimited opportunities.

Today, we invite you to invest in this significant work and drive the change we hope to see — one advocate, one family, one community at a time.

Give now👉https://dsnmc.networkforgood.com/projects/150952-donate

12/01/2025

DSNMC is Growing — Apply Today!

We’re looking for a Youth Program Coordinator to create and lead inclusive programs for school-aged children with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities.
This part-time, hybrid role includes building evidence-based programs, fostering community partnerships, and supporting children’s growth.

📩 Apply by December 8, 2025: Send your resume and cover letter to brooke@dsnmc.org.

Learn more here: https://dsnmc.org/support/employment.html

Help us make a difference for children with Down syndrome! 💙

12/01/2025

We have 8 spots left for tonight's Mom's Night Out!

Join us tonight from 5:30 - 8 PM at Guapo's Restaurant in Rio evening of connection, conversation and friendship.

To register for this event:

Mom's Night Out/Noche de Mamás

12/01/2025

Who is your hero? Our heroes are our awesome self-advocates (and future self-advocates) and the families and professionals who support them. They are why we exist — advocating, educating, and building meaningful programs and events — in hopes that every individual with Down syndrome we encounter feels celebrated and supported.

In less than 24 hours, you have the opportunity to do something heroic: join millions of others in giving generously so others might thrive. We know there are countless causes to choose from, but if our mission resonates with you, please consider investing in this work on Giving Tuesday. After all, heroes don’t just save lives; they also enhance them.

Give now👉https://dsnmc.networkforgood.com/projects/150952-donate