Our mission is to provide programs and services that educate, connect, develop and advocate to improve the lives of the Down syndrome community.
serving a diverse community
- Wichita and surrounding communities
- Garden City and surrounding communities
- Hutchinson and surrounding communities
- Serving cultural groups to eliminate barriers and increase awareness and access to resources, including Spanish-speaking families and African-American families
the starting point
- New families are welcomed through partnerships with local hospitals, agencies and personal connections
- Families with new babies are given a welcome basket full of resources, gifts and books to assist them on the start of their journey
- Families with older individuals are welcomed with a special book and resource cards for connections support and resources for all
extended support and resources
- DSSW provides support and programs for infants, through adulthood
- DSSW maintains healthy relationships with area agencies who provide services outside of our scope. No age is excluded
- Families can connect with DSSW at any point in their loved one’s life