Events
Summer Bash - Pool Party & Picnic
Jul 22
Summer Bash - Pool Party & Picnic

Bring the whole family out to the Crystal Lake Family Aquatic Center for pool fun & a great picnic with DSN friends! FREE!!

Buddy Walk Team Captains Kick-Off
Jul 31
Buddy Walk Team Captains Kick-Off

Learn what’s new this year & receive important BW information! 

Summer Social
Aug 19
Summer Social
Featured
Ligas Report Released
Ligas Report Released

Ligas Consent Decree report released.

Family Mentor Experience
Family Mentor Experience

Be a Family Mentor!

Special Olympics Young Athletes Class
Special Olympics Young Athletes Class

Join a gymnastics program for young athletes!

Scholarship Opportunity for Students with Down Syndrome
Scholarship Opportunity for Students with Down Syndrome

The National Down Syndrome Society would like to announce an exciting scholarship opportunity for students with Down syndrome.

HCBS Final Rule State Transition Plan Comments Period Open

The public comment period is open now through January 3, 2016 for the latest version of the State of Illinois' Statewide Transition Plan to implement the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) settings rule for Home and Community Based Services.

Why We Advocate

Our journey as Alison’s advocates began just hours after she was born.  

Serving Our Member Families

We partner with families and others to create an environment in which individuals with Down syndrome are welcomed with fairness, enthusiasm, and encouragement in their community. Make a difference and help us fulfill our mission to empower individuals, educate families, enhance communities and together, celebrate the extraordinary lives of people with Down syndrome.
The Champaign County Down Syndrome Network is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.