The Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville (DSAJ) is a non-profit organization committed to helping people with Down syndrome achieve their full potential and to helping create a community that is educated, supportive, and inclusive of individuals with Down syndrome.
Vision StatementWe envision a community where all people with Down syndrome are actively included, given opportunities to participate and contribute as valued citizens, and have the choice to create their own path to fulfillment and success.
HistoryIn 1989, the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville was founded by a handful of families who recognized the need to have a support group in the Jacksonville community. The focus was, and continues to be, to provide awareness and education 
and to help individuals with Down syndrome reach their potential. Our association has continued to grow with over 1,500 individuals, families and community members.
February 5– 6, 2010–Terri Couwenhoven, M.S. will be here to lead parents and professionals through her guide, Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality. Click below for flyers regarding the event:
Development & Sexuality Education
Relationships
The Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is pleased to announce that it is the main recipient of donations from the world’s largest kayak fishing tournament, The Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic. This year’s event is sponsored by Columbia Sportswear and jaxkayakfishing.com. See our events page for more information or to register please click here.
The DSAJ would like to say thank you to all of our vendors and families who attended the DSAJ Expo on Saturday, January 23rd. The event was a great success and we look forward to many more opportunities to serve you.
Valentine's Dance–Ages 15-35; click here for flyer.
Basketball 2010–Ages 12-up; click here for flyer.
Tickets Fore Charity-October 18-24th; click here for flyer.
The National Down Syndrome Congress has created a guide to assist physicians facing the challenge of informing parents that a child has or may have Down syndrome. For this invaluable guide,
click here.
Informational packets for parents are provided by the DSAJ at all local Jacksonville hospitals. These packets offer local resource information as well as valuable support information. They are available on the Obstetrics floor of the hospital. You may also contact us at 904.353.6300 or email us to have one delivered directly to you.
The Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville gives presentations to the medical community on best practices for delivering the diagnosis of Down syndrome. We would be glad to present to you and your staff. Please contact us if you are interested.
Download our Sharing the News brochure here. This may be helpful to you and your staff.
