The mission of Down Syndrome Association of Central California, aka DSACC, is to enhance the quality of life for all people whose lives are touched by Down syndrome. The goal of the organization is to provide programs that promote greater awareness of the developmental, educational, and social potential of people with Down syndrome. In particular,...
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Founded in December of 2009, this group of DADS gathers monthly for an opportunity to socialize, hear speakers with expertise in Down syndrome, and plan occasional outings with their children. They also serve as an occasional support for organization needs. Our DADS chapter was the first on the entire West Coast....
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You are cordially invited to join us October 2, 2010, from 10 am to 2 pm at Hoover High School in Fresno as we Step-UP for Down Syndrome in an effort to enhance the quality of life for all people whose lives are touched by Down syndrome. This short, one mile walk is the largest Down syndrome awareness event in the Central Valley, and serves as the ...
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In every cell in the human body there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes. Normally, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down synd...
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Mito: El síndrome de Down es una condición genética rara. Realidad: El síndrome de Down es una condición genética rara que ocurre frecuentemente. Uno 733 niños que nacen vivos tienen el síndrome de Down. Esto representa apróximadamente 5,000 nacimientos por año solamente en los Estados Unidos. Hoy, el síndrome de Down afecta a más...
» moreWe exist to enhance the quality of life for all people whose lives are touched by Down syndrome.
We envision a community that demonstrates acceptance, inclusion, and appreciation for those who have Down syndrome.
DSACC is a grass roots, community driven organization, founded in 1999. We serve Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Kings, and Tulare counties.
