Massachusetts Resources:

MDSC - Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress- Works with all individuals and families with Down Syndrome in Massachusetts to provide support.

Down Syndrome Program | Overview | Boston Children's Hospital-Provides medical care and support to children with Down Syndrome

Massachusetts DADS- Massachusetts chapter of Dads Appreciation Down Syndrome

Down syndrome Clinic at Umass Memorial

DDS (Department of Developmental Services)

The following are the DDS applications for birth to 4 years old and 5 years and older:

https://www.mass.gov/doc/dds-eligibility-birth-to-4-years/download

https://www.mass.gov/doc/dds-eligibility-application-for-ages-of-5-22-and-ages-22-and-above-1/download

What if I have questions about the application process?

Multicultural Community Services (MCS) has a program called S.O.S which assists families and individuals who are not DDS clients in applying for DDS services .

S.O.S of Springfield
413-301-7390

505 East Columbus Avenue
Springfield, MA 01105

Western Massachusetts Resources:

JERICHO - Bureau for Exceptional Children & Adults- Striving to bring dignity, respect and wholeness into the lives of those with Disabilities in Western Massachusetts.

Pathlight- Offers compassion, expertise and inclusion for our individuals with disabilities. Many services available.

Whole Children- Provides recreational, social and enrichment programs for children and teens, including those with special needs.

Kehillah Department at the Springfield Jewish Community Center.  Offers a variety of year-round programming for children, teens and adults of all abilities

National Resource:

National Down Syndrome Society

DSC2U (Down Syndrome Clinic To You)