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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

Provide information for parents and the community through meetings, special speakers, and educational training.

OUR VISION

To promote acceptance and inclusion for all individuals with Down syndrome with a focus on living a healthy, happy, fulfilled life.

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.

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NEWS & UPDATES

June is Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month

June 5, 2025

June is Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and promote brain health. Chromosome 21 plays a key role in the relationship between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, as it carries a gene that produces one of the key proteins involved with changes in the brain caused by … Read more

YADSA June Events

June 1, 2025

Come join us at one of our June events! Email yadsagroup@gmail.com for more info!

GLOBAL’s AcceptAbility Gala in DC Breaks Records

June 1, 2025

The 7th annual AcceptAbility Gala attracted a record-breaking 400 attendees and raised a stunning $450,000! The gala brings together policymakers from both sides of the aisle, key scientists from NIH, corporate sponsors with BIG hearts, celebrities, and the Down syndrome community for a night of inspiration. Highlights & Photos

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