DSSW provides programs and services that educate, connect, develop and advocate to improve the lives of the Down syndrome community.
Have you recently welcomed a new baby or never connected with us? We can't wait to meet you! Someone will be in contact with you within 3 business days of submission
Three main serving areas including:
•Wichita and surrounding communities•Garden City and surrounding communities•Hutchinson and surrounding communities
We are proud to welcome over 20 new families annually
•DSSW provides support and programs for infants, through adulthood •Families with new babies are given a special basket full of resources, gifts and books to assist them on their journey Families with older individuals are welcomed with a special book and resource cards for connections
We provide support and resources to ALL
•We provide support to Spanish-speaking families regularly•We gladly serve individuals with Down syndrome of all ages•We maintain healthy relationships with area agencies who provide services outside of our scope
We serve 300+ families in the lower 1/3 and western communities of Kansas
275+ volunteers yearly
2019 Board of Directors
Jennifer Allen, treasurer
Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, chtd.
Richard Dodd, vice president
Healthcare Service Group
Julie Etzler
Intrust Bank
Kara Farney
St. Francis Ministries
Alicia Grissom
Evergy
Beth Hollenbeck, secretary
caregiver
Tamara Petrin
Youth Entrepreneurs, president
Briann Schrader
The Phoenix • caregiver
Alicia Simon
Allen, Gibbs, & Houlik
Ivory Reed
USD 259
Denise Sawyer
caregiver