Celebration of Hope at the Esquire IMAX

Monday, November 10
Blast off for a 3D Space Station adventure at the Esquire IMAX Theatre in downtown Sacramento. Enjoy food, drink and entertainment while shopping our silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit the DSIA’s family and education programs.
Click here for more information or to buy your tickets online!

Hungry for Life Progressive Dinner Party

Save the date! Hungry for Life 2009 is taking place on Monday, May 19th with a whole new group of restaurants!
Thank you to Riverview Media Photography for taking fantastic photos of our 2008 event! View some of the photos on our Hungry For Life page.
Click here to visit the Hungry For Life web page

DSIA hosts the 37th National Down Syndrome Congress Convention in Sacramento
July 31 - August 2, 2009.

Click Here for More Information

The Down Syndrome Community Celebrates an Important Victory

Congress Passes the Kennedy-Brownback Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act. New York, NY (September 26, 2008). After three years of advocacy, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 1810, the Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosis Conditions Awareness Act, during this last week before Congress adjourns. The legislation has been an extremely high priority for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC). These organizations and individuals with Down syndrome and their families across the country are convinced there is a need for physicians and other health professionals to provide parents who receive a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis with updated, evidenced-based information about Down syndrome... Click here to read the entire press release.

DSIA New Parent Guides

DSIA’s Parent Guide is now available online in its new format.
Click here to view this comprehensive guide for new and expectant parents, grandparents, medical professionals, therapists and educators. Hard copies of this guide will be available soon. Please email elaine@downsyndromeinfo.org if you are interested in receiving a hard copy.

Get to Know Others Affected by Down syndrome

Check out DSIA's local Community Networks, support groups in Folsom/El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Placer County and Yolo County. For more information contact Elaine Linn at 916-658-1686 or elaine@downsyndromeinfo.org

 

 

Republican Party Vice Presidential Nominee has son with Down syndrome

AUGUST 29, 2008 – Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska has been selected as John McCain’s choice for Vice Presidential nominee of the Republican Party. Governor Sarah Palin recently gave birth to her son who has Down syndrome. The Palins knew before their son’s birth that he would have Down syndrome.

Locally, the Down Syndrome Information Alliance provides support, education, advocacy and information for people with Down syndrome, their families and the professionals supporting them. Local experts and families are available to provide more information about Down syndrome and life with Down syndrome. For more information or to schedule an interview contact the DSIA at 916/658-1686 or visit our Web site at www.downsyndromeinfo.org.

Click here to view the DSIA press release.

The DSIA does not endorse any political candidates. This statement does not imply or indicate endorsement or support for any candidate. It is for informational purposes only.

Kennedy-Brownback Bill Dies in Senate Spending Showdown

July 28, 2008 - A bill aimed at providing accurate and comprehensive information to parents who receive a diagnosis of a disability for their child, either prenatally or after birth, died today in a massive Senate showdown over federal spending. Click here for more information.