GRUPO DE FAMILIAS UNIDAS (EN ESPAÑOL)

 

PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

 

INFORMATION & RESOURCES

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Series of educational seminars and webinars that bring together local and national experts to help educate families on some of the most commonly asked questions at each life stage.

ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY
Our most trusted resources in multiple categories for you to browse online anytime.

DOWN SYNDROME CLINIC AT CHILDREN’S HEALTH℠
Specialty clinic designed to provide comprehensive medical care, with a primary focus on behavioral health needs, to children and teens with Down syndrome. A team of providers from different disciplines come together to provide a variety of services, often within one visit. Providers include a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellow, Developmental Nurse Practitioner, Geneticist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Genetic Counselor and Social Worker.

CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM
We probably have a resource for that! Our staff, Board and Grupo de Familias Unidas committee includes former educators, parents, and other professionals. Please reach out with any questions, concerns or resource referral requests at grupo@downsyndromedallas.org.

SUPPORT & CONNECTIONS

FACEBOOK GROUP
Connect with other parents online at anytime through our family moderated Facebook Group.

FAMILY SOCIAL EVENTS
Social activities for families of all ages designed to promote life-long family connections. Locations and activities vary throughout the year.

SPRING FAMILY PICNIC
Annual membership-wide picnic that includes family fun for all ages.

BUDDY WALK®
The largest community wide celebration of people with Down syndrome in North Texas. The event features family-friendly activities for all ages and an awareness walk. Proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas.

upcoming events:

Calendar
DSG Night at the Ballpark for All Ages
Jul 19
DSG Night at the Ballpark for All Ages

In honor of the 2025 Dallas Buddy Walk® this October, DSG families and supporters are invited to join us for a night at the ballpark. Families can get a sneak peek of our new Buddy Walk® venue while watching the Frisco Rough Riders take on the Corpus Christi Hooks. Representatives from the Down Syndrome Guild will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, and kids are invited to run the bases after the game.

NDSC Convention
Jul 24
NDSC Convention

Each year, thousands of people from across the globe attend the NDSC Annual Convention. For most, it’s to hear the latest information from world-renowned experts. For others, it’s a great vacation. However, for nearly all, it is the one-of-a-kind NDSC “giant family reunion” feeling that permeates the convention weekend that brings them back year after year.

Grupo de Familias Unidas
Aug 23
Grupo de Familias Unidas

Los niños con síndrome de Down y sus familias están invitados a disfrutar de una tarde llena de diversión en Kids Empire Dallas Wynnewood. Este parque infantil interior ofrece actividades para niños de 0 a 17 años: trepar, explorar, girar, construir, montar, deslizarse, patear y bailar.

DALLAS BUDDY WALK®
Oct 19
DALLAS BUDDY WALK®

The Dallas Buddy Walk® is the signature fundraising and awareness event for the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas bringing together more than 5,000 individuals with Down syndrome, their family members, and community supporters annually. The event features family-friendly activities like inflatables, music, games, face painting, vendor booths, and more for kids and adults alike. The event also includes an awareness walk that celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of all individuals with Down syndrome.