2022 Down Syndrome Awareness Month Race to Include

Veterans Motorplex (6801 Kelly Willis Road, Greenbrier, TN 37073) is Celebrating Down syndrome awareness month and kicking off their celebration with with the Race to Include on October 1, 2022 at 6pm.

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The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee is a community of parents, grandparents, siblings, physicians, educators, professionals, friends and self-advocates from forty counties in Middle Tennessee who celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families. This auction will support our goals to enhance the lives of those with “something extra” throughout their lifespan by providing programs that support their development and achievement, facilitate their inclusion in the community and help them lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.

DSAMT connects new & expecting families with valuable information and a welcoming community. It continues to educate, advocate for and support the family throughout the lifespan.

We train educators on best-practice strategies for improving student outcomes. We help physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners provide better care to their patients and better understand their needs and those of their families. We help businesses improve diversity in employment and understand how hiring individuals with Down syndrome can benefit their company.

DSAMT has no membership fees and tries to offer programs at no or low cost to families.

Our Mission
To ensure individuals with Down syndrome are valued for their extraordinary gifts and contributions, empowering them to pursue meaningful, included lives by providing education, advocacy, support and community for people with Down syndrome and their families, and serving as a resource for educators, healthcare professionals, employers and the entire Middle Tennessee community.

Our Vision
DSAMT strives to be recognized by people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, healthcare professionals, employers and the community at large as the leading resource in Middle Tennessee for education, advocacy, support and community for and about Down syndrome.