Welcome. You are not alone. We are here for you.
Congratulations! We want to be the first to welcome you to the Down syndrome community. If you have just received a Down syndrome diagnosis, we know you may be feeling a wide range of emotions right now. You may be feeling sad, confused, overwhelmed, angry, and/or isolated. There is no right or wrong way to react. We want you to know it's okay and more importantly, know you are not alone. Here at the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh (DSAP), we are committed to supporting you every step of the way.
DSAP is here to support you. We can connect you to other parents who have been in your shoes, who know exactly what you're going through. We can also answer your questions and provide you with up-to-date resources and education. Please check out our New Parents Guide for your next steps and when you're ready, we'd love to meet you.
DSAP is here to support you. We can connect you to other parents who have been in your shoes, who know exactly what you're going through. We can also answer your questions and provide you with up-to-date resources and education. Please check out our New Parents Guide for your next steps and when you're ready, we'd love to meet you.
Being a parent is one of the most incredible and challenging jobs at the same time! It can be rewarding and overwhelming, joyful and sorrowful, simple and confusing. Throughout this journey of parenthood it is natural to need support, motivation and the occasional helping hand! Here at DSAP, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way.
DSAP Annual Calendar
One of our favorite community awareness projects here at the DSAP is creating our annual Western PA Down Syndrome calendar. Local professional photographers volunteer their time to capture the spirit of our Down syndrome community each year. Click here for more information.
This Life We GotShannon Striner from www.ThisLifeWeGot.com and mother of Sienna shares her family’s story of acceptance after their daughter was born. Her doctor delivered her daughter’s diagnosis in a very negative light. She made this video to show students studying to become genetic counselors how much beauty exists in this life.
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We know that hearing a new diagnosis may bring up questions and probably also a rollercoaster of emotions. We here DSAP want you to know that we are here for you. Many of us are parents who understand what you are facing and can relate to what you are going through and several of us are community members wanting to support you. With bringing a new baby into your family, we want to celebrate and welcome you to the most amazing community you never knew you wanted to be part of. We would be delighted to send you a Welcome Box that includes free resources about Down syndrome, our community calendar, and some other gifts to celebrate this new addition to your family! As your baby grows, DSAP is here to provide lifelong support and services.
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