DSACT Joins Coalition Time To Care
We are excited to share that DSACT has joined the Time To Care TX coalition in anticipation of the 2025 Texas legislative session. Alongside other Texas Down Syndrome Associations and the National Down Syndrome Society, we are partnering with Time To Care to advocate for direct support professionals (DSPs) to receive the recognition and compensation […]
DSACT Member, Patrick Bradley Featured on Good Day Austin
One of our very own members, Patrick Bradley, and his parents were featured on Good Day Austin on Monday, May 20. The story is a glimpse into the incredibly full life that Patrick lives as an ACC student and DSACT member. It shows a clip of the speech that Patrick recently gave at our annual […]
You Matter: A Night of Celebration at DSACT’s Cocktail Bash
Last month, we hosted our annual spring fundraiser Cocktail Bash, bringing together supporters, families, and advocates for an unforgettable evening. The event featured live music, a fun photo booth, silent and live auctions, and delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. During the program, we heard from DSACT parent Beth, who has three children with Down syndrome, […]
DSACT featured on Fox 7 for World Down Syndrome Day
On March 21, 2024, better known in our community as World Down Syndrome Day, DSACT had the chance to share our mission on Fox 7 on Good Day Austin. Julia Forslund (DSACT Director of Programs and Events), Maxwell Nagy (DSACT Member), and Lee Ackerley (DSACT Recreation Program Instructor and Swift Fit Events Founder) shared about […]
DSACT Wins 2023 NDSS Champions of Change Award for our Buddy Walk®!
DSACT Board of Directors President Connolly Lees and Director of Operations Jessica Patton were honored to accept the prestigious 2023 Champions of Change Award at the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. The award was presented in recognition of DSACT’s Buddy Walk® being named the best in the nation, beating over […]
DSACT featured on the Think Inclusive podcast
In July, 2023, DSACT’s Education and Outreach Manager Luvy Jenkins was featured on the Think Inclusive podcast to discuss inclusive practices in education. Luvy highlights the need for support and training for teachers, as well as the role of school administrators in promoting inclusion. Listen Now
