WHO WE ARE
York Area Down Syndrome Association (YADSA) is a non-profit organization that provides support to families with children and adults with disabilities with a primary focus on individuals with Down syndrome.
WHAT WE DO
You can count on YADSA to be supportive, informative and there for your family. We offer many activities and have monthly business and support meetings.
WHY WE DO IT
Provide information for parents and the community through meetings, special speakers, and educational training.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
YADSA has several activities throughout the year. These activities are listed under our activities section on the website. They provide wonderful opportunities for growth, development and friendships.
YCP/YADSA Partnership
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NEWS & UPDATES
by Courtney Highfield – Harrisburg, Pa. — Senator Scott Martin is laying the groundwork for a bill that would no longer allow residents in Pennsylvania to have an abortion if the sole reason was a diagnosis of Down Syndrome. “Many Pennsylvanians know someone whose life has been touched by Down syndrome. Despite the challenges that … Read more
On levels both moral and practical, Congress has for years been failing those born with Down syndrome and their families. We hope the new year brings about a stark reversal in the second-class treatment this unique population is receiving. Lawmakers should greatly increase Down syndrome funding for research and assistance. According to analysis by the … Read more
HUNTINGTON, New York, January 24, 2018 (LifeSiteNews) – A successful business co-founded by a young man with Down syndrome to make people happy is attracting more attention after a video was posted online recently that told its uplifting story. The media had paid some attention to John’s Crazy Socks since its December 2016 founding, but … Read more
