Our Mission
To ensure individuals with Down syndrome in Massachusetts are valued, included, and given the opportunities to pursue fulfilling lives by providing information, networking opportunities, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large.
2024 UnstoppABLE Buddy Walk
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF BUILDING BRIGHTER TOMORROWS
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield
Our Resource Library
Browse our comprehensive, complimentary database of Down syndrome resources throughout the lifespan on a range of topics for families, self advocates, educators, healthcare professionals, researchers and others in Massachusetts and beyond
Get Involved
Whatever your interest in or relationship with the Down syndrome community, MDSC offers many ways to get involved and stay engaged.
See all the ways you can get involved
HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS:
Our Centers of Excellence
There is no more effective way to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome than through public policy. See our Action Alerts to make a difference now!
First-of-its-kind, comprehensive, full-service center that serves expectant parents and medical providers as well as Down syndrome organization leaders and parent volunteers.
Tools, training, and adapted curricular materials for parents and educators, grounded in best practices for teaching students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
MDSC's employment initiative, which helps prepare qualified candidates with Down syndrome for the workforce and partners with employers to build inclusive hiring programs.
20 Burlington Mall Road Suite 261
Burlington, MA 01803
Tel. 781-221-0024
Fax 781-221-0011