Central Fl Down Syndrome Assoc Inc D/B/A Down Syndrome Assoc of Central Fl

“Members with no financial interests.”

“The members of the organization approve the board at their annual membership meeting.”

“The 990 will be prepared and reviewed in cooperation between the board treasurer, executive officers and staff. The draft return will be emailed to the board members for review prior to filing with the irs.”

“All conflict of interest statements are reviewed and any possible conflicts are identified. Any potential conflict of interest would go to the governance committee for review and decision. All documentation and records of decision would be retained for disclosure.”

“The central florida nonprofit compensation & benefits survey data was consulted and compared.”

“The central florida nonprofit compensation & benefits survey data was consulted and compared.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public via sunbiz.org, guidestar.org and central florida foundation (nonprofit search).”

“To be the leading voice for all individuals with down syndrome and their families. We offer hope, encouragement and acceptance through advocacy, education and awareness as we guide individuals with down syndrome through lifes transitions. Together, we create a central florida community composed of and dedicated to individuals with down syndrome and those who love them so that each may realize their potential.”

“Expertise of attorneys, judges and experts in the field, we educate families that have a loved one with down syndrome and other disabilities on options, opportunities, and how to navigate governmental requirements. Families get information packets and get their questions answered by the experts. We offer this free program to approximately 100 people twice a year to empower them with everything that they need to do that could otherwise cost them thousands. 3. Special clinic for special kids - free annual medical clinic for children with down syndrome to meet with 35+ specialists. This unique one day clinic serves approximately 90 families. Dsacf received donated medical volunteer services valued at 95,842 (this revenue is not included for 990 purposes). 4. Step up for down syndrome buddy walk - this family fun festival celebrates individuals with down syndrome. It includes a 1 mile fun walk, bounce houses, carnival style rides, games, face painting, live entertainment/dance, food, a resource tent and lots of fun over 6,000 families, friends and community partners attended this event that provides community awareness, family resources and entertainment for all. The walk helps families that have a loved one with down syndrome get connected to others while providing fun for their family members of all ages. Many say the buddy walk is the highlight of the year for their family 5. Universal family fun day at universal studios - dsacf arranges, manages, and facilitates a day of fun at universal studios. Volunteers take families on vip tours at the theme park, letting them enjoy 2 parks, characters, and special meet and greets throughout the day.”

“Ask questions and get their questions answered. 3. Baby basics occupational therapy series - in the spring and fall we have an occupational therapist do a 4 week series to educate parents of babies and toddlers about sensory integration, fine motor skills, and also teach them about propoceptive, vestibular, kinesthetic and other systems of the body that integrate together to help all children. 4. Potty training workshop and other educational workshops - dsacf hosts an annual potty training workshop with over 75 attending to learn applied behavorial analysis methods for potty training. We also host more than 5 other workshops on multiple topics that help empower families and educate them on what is important to them. 5. Pre-school readiness camp - in collaboration with rollins college early childhood education (ece), this program uses donated facilites at rollins ece program and trained teachers for their school to facilitate this award winning program. This 3 week summer camp teaches the children aged 3, 4 and 5 skills tht will help them have success in preschool and elementary school. The children learn skills like transitioning, following class rules, following schedules, making friends, and more. It includes art, physical fitness time at the playground, and academic skills. Open to children with down syndrome and their same aged siblings, it is an inclusive and authentic preschool experience. 6. Therapy scholarships - we gave scholarships and awards of 8,000 in therapy scholarships to children aged 0-3 for occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical therapy.”

“3. Employability workshop for self-advocates - 4-6 week series that gives self-advocates many soft skills for employment including interviewing techniques, dress for success, social skills for the workplace, timeliness, dependability, and more at completion of this program the participant will be better equiped to get a job and to have the skills to maintain the position. 4. Buddy up tennis - these 10 fitness and wellness session series teach the game of tennis and so much more participants gain life skills, make friends, learn a new game, and have fun. Coaches give tennis skills training and buddy volunteers are matched up with the self-advocate athletes for a rewarding, enriching experience for all.”