Mid-Year Impact
Hi there! We’ve counted and reviewed our efforts over the last half-year. Now, I am excited to present a snapshot of DSAmd’s impact over the first half of 2026!
Together, partners, funders, and volunteers between January and June….
supported 1,199 registrations for programs and events around the state
delivered 61 programs* by meeting families in their communities in 13 Maryland counties (St. Mary’s, Talbot, Worcester, Wicomico, Howard, Carroll, Frederick, Cecil, Harford, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s)
welcomed 10 new and expectant families with resources and connections (#11 reached out just today - July 2)
applied for 17 grant funding opportunities (winning 7 grant awards and counting)
supported or represented the Down syndrome community via 5 statewide and national organizations:
Statewide Special Education Committee
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (steering committee member)
Ethan Saylor Alliance, for safety of people with I/DD at the hands of law enforcement (steering committee member)
Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group ($ paid membership)
Global Down Syndrome Foundation ($ paid membership)
*many are weekly or monthly recurring programs
Thank you to everyone who makes our mission possible.
Next up: it’s advocacy walk season!
It’s an election year, we have work to do around disability advocacy and accurate Down syndrome information.
It’s time to Step Up for Down Syndrome.
Lace up your walking shoes to celebrate and advocate!
Join us today as a walker, a volunteer, a sponsor, or a fundraising team member at StepUpBaltimore.org or StepUpEasternShore.org.
Thank you for being here!
Happy mid-year,
Amanda from DSAmd
Amanda Mummert, LPN, MNPM - Executive Director
director@DSAmd.org / 410-321-5434 call or text
