Quarter One 2026 Impact
Hello, friend! I am pleased to share DSAmd’s Q1 Connection, Community, and Advocacy activities and impact, below and above. None of this is possible without the generous sponsors, donors, and volunteers who allow us to continue marching forward. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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.
Estimated Quarter 1 Income: $48,000 ($16,000 per month in grants, donations, and suggested donations for programming)Estimated Quarter 1 Expenses: $50,000
Estimated Net Income/Profit: - $2,000
We cannot continue this work into quarter two — and beyond — without your help.
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Join a committee to plan the walk-a-thons, support programs, or help us with our internal development and affairs: DSAmd.org/Volunteer to sign up, or get in touch directly: info@DSAmd.org
Happy Spring!
Amanda
Amanda Mummert, LPN, MNPM - Executive Director
