FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS

FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (FAMILIES, RESPECT, INSPIRE, EDUCATION, NETWORKING FOR DOWN SYNDROME & SPECIAL NEEDS), IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT, RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR NEW PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS IN HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO AND PINELLAS COUNTIES. OUR MISSION IS TO: -SUPPORT NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH DOWN SYNDROME OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS -TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND ACCURATE INFORMATION TO OUR FAMILIES AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM -TO PROVIDE VITAL PROGRAMS AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO CONNECT, SUPPORT, AND FOSTER LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS -TO ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSION, EQUALITY, AND DIVERSITY