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Note from the 1,536

Executive Hours of one-on- 122

Director one in-person, Parents and
phone, email, professionals
and web-based participated in
Dear Friends and Sup- support to Education Program
porters of the Down families Workshops
Syndrome Connection,
I am honored to 347
share the 2023 Annual Impact Report for the Down
Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (DSCBA). Professionals received the
Your support, generosity, and dedication have truly Mental Health Services and the
made a difference in the lives of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental
Down syndrome and their families. Please enjoy Disabilities Population Webinar
the impact report, which captures the highlights,
achievements, and milestones that you helped us to
achieve last year. 486
In 2023, as we celebrated 25 years of service,
we continued our mission to empower, inspire, and Participants
support people with Down syndrome, their families, in East Bay
and the community that serves them while foster- and North Bay
ing awareness and acceptance in all areas of life. Holiday Parties
Thanks to you, we expanded one-of-a-kind pro-
grams and services to reach more families, provid- 78
ing virtual and in-person connection and support
groups, workshops, and educational resources. We
held successful fundraising events like the Step Up THRIVE Program
for Down Syndrome Walk and the Spring Gala Silver participants
Jubilee Celebration. We were beyond honored to be
the beneficiary of the 2023 Project Zin Event.
As we look ahead to the remainder of 2024, we
are excited to continue our work together, confi- 40 Youth with Down syndrome learned
dent that with your ongoing support, we can create to ride a bike at iCanBike Camp
a more inclusive world for individuals with Down
syndrome. We welcome your engagement with the
DSCBA and invite you to celebrate with us, volun- “
teer alongside us, or consider joining with more My nine-year-old daughter has attended
than 1,000 participants at this year’s Step Up for music therapy, learn-to-bike events, and
Down Syndrome Walk, to be held on September 28, play dates. While we, her family and
2024, in Danville, CA. “team,” have attended sign language
With heartfelt thanks, classes, webinars, and other trainings.
All of this has been hugely beneficial.

But above all, the DSCBA has
encouraged and celebrated us and
helped us feel “seen” just as we are.
Down Syndrome Connection Not many people, and even fewer
of the Bay Area organizations, have that ability. The
101-J Town & Country Drive DSBCA is one of a kind!
Danville, CA 94526
925.362.8660 • www.dscba.org ”