Down Syndrome Network, Phoenix

Down Syndrome Network of Arizona was founded a decade ago by a group of parents of children with Down syndrome, to help each other deal with the issues they were struggling with while raising their children. They decided to form an information network that would consolidate the available resources of special-needs organizations, recreation and alternative therapies, and legislative issues that would affect their lives. Through the network, parents can share their knowledge with each other, strengthening their personal-support systems, gaining a more comprehensive toolkit to help them handle challenges, and promoting an understanding of people with Down syndrome in their communities.