Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group

The annual Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group Buddy Walk will be held on Saturday October 5th at Donner Park Shelter in Columbus, Indiana. Please join us as we celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness month and help us by taking steps for a brighter tomorrow for individuals with Down syndrome.

Donating to the Buddy Walk has never been easier. Simply click on the donate button and you will be taken to our donation page where you can make a secure & tax deductible contribution.

The Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group is a family support and advocacy group. We are pleased to offer support throughout south central Indiana to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Our organization is 100% volunteer based, but we strive to provide a continuum of quality supports:

• Monthly support group meetings.
• New family information packets to help parents and siblings learn about Down syndrome.
• Resource library with up-to-date information & reference materials on Down syndrome.
• Access to assistive and adaptive development toys, DVDs & etc.
• Education workshop and speakers
• Picnics, social and family events.
• Funding and promotion of teen and young adult programs in our communities.
• Public awareness and educational events.
• Educational scholarships for conferences and workshops.
• Annual Buddy Walk

The Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group is a collaborative partner in The Arc Center for Excellence.  This regional based, cross-disability facility was developed to provide an array of services and supports such as:

• Disability information and referral
• Training/community education
• Self-advocacy & Self-determination
• Parent/family support and coordiation.

 For more information visit The Arc of Bartholomew County Website