Quarter One 2026 Impact
Hello, friend!
I am pleased to share DSAmd’s Q1 Connection, Community, and Advocacy activities and impact.
From January - March 2026, the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland….
- Connected 700 registrations to 42 therapeutic and social programs across many Maryland counties such as Talbot, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Howard, Carroll, Baltimore City, Wicomico, Kent, and more.
- Supported building community for 303 unique individuals via those programs and services, 90% of which say they receive value from being a part of DSAmd
- Submitted testimony on 5 legislative bills that affect the Down syndrome community in Annapolis on behalf of MDAC, and we continue to monitor those which have continued to progress
- Reached 1,890 children with our free, virtual World Down Syndrome Day lesson plans
- Heavily invested in the 3-part MDAC World Down Syndrome Day advocacy activities in Annapolis
- Trained 20 teens and adults with Ds to practice expression, self-confidence, and specifically self-advocacy skills by leveraging DSAmd improvisation program framework
- Answered individualized resource guidance questions on such topics as:
Orthotics providers recommended by other families
How to prepare for Kindergarten
How to advocate for speech therapy from Early Intervention
How to submit testimony for a legislative bill that affects the whole community
Where to find help for medical bills
How to apply for services in Maryland
… and many more.
