*Step up 4 Down Syndrome 2024 Walk Update* Hurricane Milton came and went! The Walk is on, Rain or Shine! See you Saturday, October 12th!
Just 2 Days to Go!
Get Ready for the Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2024 Walk!
We’re counting down the days to our highly anticipated Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2024 Walk! Our team has been hard at work bringing together amazing Sponsors, Volunteers, Teams, and Registrants to make this event a huge success.
There’s still time for you to join us for a day full of fun and purpose as we come together to celebrate and support the Down syndrome community!
Visit our official 2024 SU4DS Walk page to become a Sponsor, Volunteer, or Register today!
Sign up now and be a part of our mission to empower and uplift the Down syndrome community!
Can you believe we are past the halfway point of 2024!
We have had a busy first 6 months of the year full of educational meetings, social events, celebrations, meet-ups, and Walk talk! Please read our latest newsletter for an update of our past and upcoming events. Join us in preparation for our largest annual fundraiser our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk coming up on Saturday, October 12th, 2024! Check out our Walk website using the tabs here on our Homepage. We are recruiting Sponsors, Volunteers, and Walk Participants: all information and forms can be found on our Walk site. We want to thank you again for supporting our Organization and our Down syndrome community!
Welcome to Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Org.
The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a family support and resource organization dedicated to serving families who have an individual with Down syndrome. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families by providing support, information, education, and advocacy, thus enabling each individual to reach his or her full potential.
We Offer a Variety of Services
Newsletters
Our newsletter is published 3-4 times a year. It is jam packed with information about workshops, events, family spotlight and more. View our latest newsletter.
Workshops
We provide parent education, training workshops, share information about other local workshops and resource fairs. We also provide scholarships to Gold Coast members to attend national workshops.
Social Events
We have many social events throughout the year for families, toddlers, children, teens, young adults and parents. We also sponsor many community events. Please check our calendar for upcoming events.
New Parent Visits
We make visits to new parents of children with Down syndrome. We help them get started with information and support. Families of newborns can also download the informative publication, A Promising Future Together: A Guide for New and Expectant Parents from the NDSC.