Down Syndrome Assn of Ne Indiana

“Expenses advertising 24,678 office expenses 3,436 information technology 5,169 mileage reimbursement 2,288 conferences 4,349 meals 77 insurance 3,742 miscellaneous expenses 12,193 supplies 6,899 total 62,831”

“Office equipment 9,103 9,103 less accumulated depreciation 9,103 9,103 total 0 0”

“Payroll liabilities 3,343 2,916”

“To enhance the lives of people living with down syndrome, to advocate on their behalf, to provide information and support to families and professionals, and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with down syndrome in northeast indiana.”

“Dsani was proud to offer the following programs to over 250 families during 2024. Overall program attendance was on an upswing again. Infant-toddler playgroup - the playgroup creates opportunities for infant and youngsters (ages 0-4) to play and socialize while their parents and siblings find support in a fun and environment. This group did begin meeting in-person again in 2024. Families who have medically fragile children are still hesitant to attend group outings. This group was not as active in 2024, as there was no volunteer chair. Average attendance - 30 people per event. Buddy club - this group offers social and recreational activities for children ages 5-12, typically meeting every two to three months. Current average attendance is 32 people. This group did not meet in 2024, due to lack of a volunteer chair. Friendship club - aimed at teens and young adults, ages 13 to 21, this group includes teens with down syndrome and other learning disabilities, as youths with ds develop friendships in school and in the community. Average attendance for events: 20 (at each of four events throughout the year). Activities included: bowling, lasertag, swimming. Self-advocates - individuals with down syndrome who are 21 and older. Total attendance for social events - 108 (5 events in 2023). Activities included: sponsoring an easter egg hunt for younger friends with down syndrome, pizza & movie night, bowling, etc. Dads group - dads appreciating down syndrome. This group provides special events to bring together dads in support of each other and to build strong families. Average attendance - 5 at each of six gatherings throughout the year. Activities included: dinner/fellowship at six different restaurants. The dads group also hosts an annual golf outing. In 2024, the outing hosted 122 golfers and utiliized over 24 volunteers. Moms group - this group was formed to provide dsani mothers the opportunity to network with other mothers, listen to guest speakers and enjoy time with other moms. Attendance during five 2024 dinners - 67. Activities included: dinner meetings - the moms group met five times in 2024, at various locations. Outreach - the outreach committee is undoubtedly our most important, as this is the committee who welcomes families new to the world of down syndrome, into our organization. In 2024, we continued meeting with new families in our 11 county service area. This was done to introduce dsani to them, provide information, resources and support. In 2024, we welcomed 11 new families to dsani. Program events - in addition to the special-interest or age-specific activities that dsani typically sponsors in any given year, 2024 saw dsani hosting a number of programs, new and old. We held a number of zoom and in-person workshops through the year. Various speakers presented topics pertinent to the down syndrome community. We also hosted two in person workshops, bringing nationally recognized down syndrome specialists to fort wayne. A total of 124 people attended these sessions. We offered "in this house we celebrate down syndrome" yard signs in march 2024. Over 100 people requested these signs. We hosted a 3-21 (world down syndrome day) celebration in 2024. A total of 235 participated in this event. We hosted an easter egg hunt for our families. 37 people participated in this event. Dsani hosted a pony ride event for our families. A total of 43 people participated in this event. We held the annual dsani tincaps event in july, as this was a totally outdoor event. There were 112 people who attended. Our annual buddy walk, our biggest fundraiser of the year, was able to be held in-person, in early september. A total of over 3,000 people attended this fantastic celebration. We saw near record donations and record attendance at this event, held annually at parkview field. In october 2024, we hosted our families at our annual fall fest event. A total of 139 people participated in this event. In october 2024, as part of down syndrome awa”