6,500

employers, human resource professionals, partners and others reached through presentations of the Your Next Star employment campaign

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.

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41st Annual Conference

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, March 29, 2025
DCU Center
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Our Programs

MDSC offers a wide-range of programs that serve and improve the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families throughout the state.

For New Parents
For Educators
For Teens & Adults

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

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When we think about Charli’s future, which we often do, we can’t imagine going through life transitions without MDSC by our side.
Bill & Denise Rothwell
Parents to Charli, now 12 years old

Support Charli and so many others

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

Legislative Action Center

Legislative Action Center

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!

National First Call Center

National First Call Center

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.

Center on Inclusive Education

Center on Inclusive Education

Tools, training, and adapted curricular materials for parents and educators, grounded in best practices for teaching students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center

Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center

MDSC's employment initiative, which helps prepare qualified candidates with Down syndrome for the workforce and partners with employers to build inclusive hiring programs.