Our 3rd Independent Living Retreat for Adults with Down syndrome will be held September 17-19, 2021 at Camp Thunderbird! These weekend retreats are a way for adults with Down syndrome to connect with others, develop "soft skills" (aka problem solving, perseverance, teamwork, communication, focus, etc.) that equip them to be effective employees in the world […]
Participants in our 5-week Hip Hop Class will showcase their awesome move in a VIRTUAL recital. All are welcome to attend and cheer on our dancers! Email Marissa White at mwhite@dsa-gc.org for details.
BACK TOGETHER AGAIN! OCTOBER 30, 2021 How-To Guides Register & Create/ Join a Team Step-by-Step Guide - Watch Video How to Donate Step-by-Step Guide - Watch Video Become a Sponsor Step-by-Step Guide - Watch Video As our largest fundraiser of the year, the Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk provides about 50% of the needed resources for […]
PLEASE JOIN US for the DSAGC Hip Hop Dance Recital, Wednesday, 12/8 AT 7:00 PM via Zoom! Our dancers have spent the last few weeks training and practicing their hip hop dance, and we would LOVE to have a huge turnout of support when our dancers perform their final recital. We are SO PROUD of how […]
David Egan advocates for the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities. He is a global speaker at the local, national, and international level. David also has Down syndrome, but he does NOT […]
You are officially invited to attend the DSA-GC Holiday Event! Register via the link below. Sign ups are first-come, first-served, so make sure to sign up ASAP to reserve your spot. This FREE outdoor event features Family Holiday Photoshoots from 12-5pm, followed by a Meet & Greet from 4-7pm with Santa visits from 5-7pm. We welcome […]
To start 2022 off with a blast, we will be dancing the evening away at the SNOWFLAKE SWING!!! Next Step Clubhouse along with The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte and Best Buddies of North Carolina are tri-hosting this dance. In addition to great music by DJ JOEY, there will be drinks, snacks, and desserts. The best part? This event is free […]
CLICK HERE to register for Session 6 of Hip Hop Dance Class with Ms. April! DO YOU LOVE TO DANCE? Join Miss April for a FIVE-WEEK virtual hip-hop dance class for ages 9 and up! Class will meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm EST to rehearse a hip hop routine. All participants will […]
Start planning your meals now! We are excited to once again partner with Penn Station East Coast Subs for the “Round Up for Down Syndrome” campaign. Anyone that eats at a Penn Station in the Charlotte area will have the opportunity to “round up” to support the DSA of Greater Charlotte! This campaign will run […]
