Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area

Tucked in the corner of the Pet Food Express & McCaulous shopping center is the Down Syndrome Connection, a little store-​front area that provides education, hope and support to families that have been blessed with a Down Syndrome child.
One of my bffs recently gave birth to a perfect little angel who just happens to have an extra chromosome and we learned of the Down Syndrome Connection at the hospital. This amazing organization provided her and her family with tons of literature as well as classes where she can learn techniques to assist with the baby’s development.
I’ve been to the facility to watch her other child while they were in class and had the opportunity to hang out in their warm front room, playing with a cool train set and reading from their huge selection of children’s books. Everyone that works here is SO nice and the feeling you get being there is that these people are not only knowledgeable about Down Syndrome but more than just empathetic, they’ve been through a similar journey.
In addition to hanging out in the office, I was lucky enough to attend their huge annual event, which consists of a walk and then a bbq lunch/​carnival. What an amazing day getting to celebrate tons of special children who are so inspiring and the enormous cheering teams they have made up of all the family/​friends that love them.
I can’t say enough about this wonderful organization. Down Syndrome Connection is Woohoo! As good as it gets!
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