The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is committed to helping our staff and their families, our community groups, partners, and the Down syndrome community to stay healthy by doing what we can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. To help mitigate the impact of this evolving public health issue, NCDSA’s physical offices will be closed until further notice. NCDSA staff will be working remotely to serve children and adults with Down syndrome in North Carolina and available 9am-5pm EST by phone, email, and virtual meetings. In the meantime, please be safe and stay healthy! Learn more about Covid-19 and Down syndrome. here.

Connect with a Parent Mentor

North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance (NCDSA) Parent Mentor Program provides experienced parents of children with Down syndrome to parents with a prenatal or newly diagnosed child with Down syndrome. Parent Mentors will answer questions honestly and will do their best to describe the joys and challenges they have experienced in their personal journeys. NCDSA strives to match new parents with Parent Mentors that have similar experiences.

Visits can be arranged with you and your family at hospitals or at home. NCDSA wants to serve as a shoulder to lean on, a voice of experience, and a source of current information. We provide all new parents up-to-date information about Down syndrome along with information about resources available to your family.

Please e-mail Mahala Turner, NCDSA Family Support Specialist at mahala@NCDSAlliance.org or call (984)200-1193 if you would like to get connected with a mentor.

Triangle Buddy Walk

The Triangle Buddy Walk is NCDSA’s signature event, in which more than 1,600 people participate each year. The event is hosted in the fall and is celebrated around the world — each city having its own flair.

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Eastern NC Buddy Walk

Estimated to have more than 1,500 people participate this year. The Eastern NC Buddy Walk is hosted in the spring and is celebrated around the world — each city having its own flair.

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mardigrasslide

Experience a night like no other! Wear your favorite Mardi Gras attire and join us for our Karaoke Star Search Competition, dinner, and dancing; all while raising funds for NCDSA’s programs. Come prepared to sing or donate to hear your friend, colleague, or table sing. The goal is to raise $60,000 to fund the Educational and Empowerment programs.

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Conference

The North Carolina Down Syndrome Conference is designed to cover the lifespan of an individual with Down syndrome and be a valuable resource serving all audiences.

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Advocacy Day

The North Carolina Down Syndrome community comes together annually for Down Syndrome Advocacy Day at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh.

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WDSD

Each year the NCSDA celebrates World Down Syndrome Day by hosting a reception at the Governor’s Mansion.

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