Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta

10/12/2026

🎉We are still basking in the shimmer of our Atlanta Buddy Walk 2026. We want to take a moment to keep our gratitude going by thanking our sponsors.
🩵We are deeply grateful to them and to the services they bring to our Down syndrome community!

's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology Bobby Dodd Institute MEJA Construction

10/08/2026

🎉Join us in congratulating Sheryl Levin Arno on her career achievement at the GA Disability History Symposium. We are beyond lucky to have such a champion for our Down syndrome community as our Executive Director.🩵

10/05/2026

No words can explain how much we love to celebrate our Down syndrome community! Thank you to all the Team Captains and their families, our community resources, self advocates, our volunteers and our admin and board. We couldn’t have done it without you 🩵.
We can’t wait to celebrate together again December!

10/03/2026

To streamline most of the questions we've gotten in the last 3 days, here's a brand new FAQs graphic. Once again, thank you for your understanding, patience, and support as we shift gears to keep our families safe and dry!

10/01/2026

🩵 A huge THANK YOU to The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics

We're so grateful to the Rubin Center for being the official sponsor of our Sensory Friendly Room at this year's Buddy Walk!

Thanks to their generosity, we were able to create a calm, welcoming space where every family could take a break, recharge, and feel comfortable and included. For many of our participants, having a quiet place to step away from the noise and crowds makes all the difference in being able to enjoy the day.

The Rubin Center's support shows what it means to truly champion inclusion and belonging in our community. We couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you for helping make the Buddy Walk a day where everyone feels welcome. 🙌

09/28/2026

🌧☔🌦We are keeping an eye on the weather, so PLEASE stay tuned to our website, FB page, and INSTA page for updates! Do not fret; we have an indoor option to move into. It will be a different event but nonetheless filled with all the joy and awesomeness our Down syndrome community never fails to bring!

09/27/2026

The last day to order food from J.D.'s Bar-B-Que is tomorrow!
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09/27/2026

Please stay informed.

For generations, people with Down syndrome and other disabilities were separated from their families and communities and placed in institutions. We cannot go backward.

NDSC is deeply concerned by the final order in Texas v. Kennedy, which weakens important federal protections that help ensure people with disabilities can receive the services and supports they need in their homes and communities.

Section 504, the ADA, and the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision remain the law. NDSC will continue fighting to protect community living, strengthen HCBS, and ensure people with Down syndrome can live, work, and thrive in their communities.
Community living is a civil right.

Read NDSC’s full statement: https://bit.ly/NDSC-Statement-Olmstead-Final-Order

09/24/2026

As we continue to spotlight our community at our Atlanta Buddy Walk 2026 we are so excited to see SASS perform!

SASS stands for Shining Abilities Spirit Squad, an inclusive cheer squad created to give kids with special needs a place to cheer, have fun and be celebrated for everything they can do.

📸 Lauren Young