Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas

Join us as we raise money to support the Central Texas Down syndrome community! The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT) works to provide educational, social, and medical resources to the local Down syndrome community. Some highlights from 2023 included:

- Monthly teen and adult social groups with games, dancing, and fun!
- Fun gatherings at local parks and My Gym for our youngest members
- Meetups for bowling and games for our kids' social group
- Many recreational programs including line dancing, Krav Maga, choir, book clubs, run/walk club, soccer, music, fitness, hiking, kayak camp, and more!
-A recital on World Down Syndrome Day (3/21) to show off the hard work our members put into their programming including singing, dancing, and performing arts
-Two semi-formal dance parties for our teen and adult social groups to meet new friends and have a fun night out! 
- An education podcast with topics about Independence in Adulthood, Behavior 101, and more. You can find the podcast by searching DSACT’s Education Podcast on Spotify or Buzzsprout.
- An educational conference for both parents and educators that focuses on Universal Design for Learning
- A medical program that connected pediatric residents at UT Dell with our wonderful families to discuss the importance of giving accurate and current information when giving a Down syndrome diagnosis
 

Learn more about DSACT at www.dsact.org!

Other fundraising benefits:

If you fundraise to these levels by 1/24/24, you will receive these perks:

- $299 - free Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k race registration

-$199 - free Half Marathon or 5k race registration

-$99 - free 5k race registration

Stay tuned for more fundraising benefits! 

Please contact julia.biest@dsact.org if you have any questions.