Welcome to the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County

The Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County, Maryland is an organization of families with a child with Down Syndrome, adults with Down Syndrome, medical professionals and others who serve people with Down Syndrome, and government service providers.

Our organization provides:

• Social opportunities for parents and individuals with Down syndrome
• Support to new and expectant parents of babies with Down syndrome
• Speakers for parents and service providers on current research and best practices dealing with individuals with Down Syndrome
• Information about accessing services and resources in our community
• Opportunities for parents and service providers to network with each other and to learn and support each other through an email list serv and a quarterly newsletter

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

DSNMC MOM's COFFEE AND CONVERSATION- MAY 19 at 9:30 am

Join DSNMC Mom's for coffle and conversation on Monday, May 19 at 9:30 am at Borders Book Store Cafe in White Flint Mall. For more information contact Karen at: karen@dsnmc.org

DSNMC BOARD MEETING - MAY 17 at 9:30 am

Next Board Meeting will be on May, 17 at 9:30 am. For more information contact Gena Mitchell at gena@dsnmc.org

DSNMC PLAYGROUP - MAY 17 at 10:30 am

Next playgroup will be on May, 17 at 10:30 am.  If you would like to host this month's playgroup contact Geri at geri@dsnmc.org

SPECIAL SPEAKER - DR STACEY ISHMAN FROM JOHNS HOPKINS TO TALK ON SLEEP APNEA - JUNE 11, 2008 AT 7:30 pm

Dr. Ishman is the Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and Faculty Member at the Pediatric Sleep and Breathing Disorders Clinic and Adult Disorders Center at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. The topics of discussion will be Sleep Apnea and Down Syndrome.

DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY SUMMER PICNIC - JUNE 22, 2008 FROM 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Mark your calendar and join us for the DSNMC Summer Picnic at Cabin John Park - Picnic Site I on Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm