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DSAVP, P.O. Box 1237, Yorktown, VA 23692
Our organization is a growing network of families and friends interested in sharing their successes and challenges. We offer New Parent Welcome Information, outreach to area hospitals, monthly meetings and social events.
Down Syndrome Association of Virginia Peninsula has also offered seminars and training sessions of newer approaches to speech and language success to the greater community of educators, therapists and families.
In 2004 we began as an offshoot of The Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads (DSAHR), based in Norfolk, VA. The Organization was originally known as DSAHR-Peninsula. As time passed, it became clear that the geographic and demographic needs of the Peninsula were large enough to warrant an independent non-profit group. DSAHR supplied seed money to help us toward independence.
We incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2007. We are grateful to DSAHR for their continued encouragement and generous assistance in supplying new parent packets.
To ensure that all individuals with Down Syndrome and their families receive the support necessary to participate in, contribute to
and achieve fulfillment of life in their community.
Provide social and educational events for individuals with Down syndrome and their families
Help families welcome the birth of
a child with Down syndrome
Increase awareness of the capabilities and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome