Welcome to the

Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry!

 The purpose of Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL) is to promote an environment which fosters the growth and development of people with Down syndrome to enable them to achieve their full potential. Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry offers programs such as Moms' Night Out and Youth Group, as well as social events, resources, and educational opportunities.

5th Annual Lowcountry Buddy Walk Huge Success!

Overhead shots of the 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk from the Red Zeppelin Blimp

Joshua Clark is feeling just ducky…

DSAL is So Thankful for the generous support from the Rotary Club of Daniel Island’s annual Charleston Duck Race event!

DSAL is also Very Thankful for the generous matching funds contributed by the Daniel Island Community Fund!

DSAL Member Melissa Riker’s story featured in inspiring book celebrating Down syndrome.  More

DSAL was the beneficiary of the 1st place prize in Daniel Island Park Day Charity Challenge for 2nd year in a row! Special thanks to Velocity Sports Performance for sponsoring this year’s edition of the ‘DSAL Buddies’ team and thanks to Dirk, Scott, Rex, and Mark for their efforts in this field day style event in the mud and rain Saturday, Oct 11th!

Check out this sensational news on inclusion efforts right here in SC – DSAL thanks Donald Bailey and the CTC Board for all their hard work on this home-grown grass-roots project! Look for more programs like this around the state to follow!

Buddy Camp 2008 was a tremendous success - DSAL thanks Diane Andrews, and all the volunteers that made this program possible! Please click here to view pictures from the camp

A brief introduction to the options program at Bishop England High School on Daniel Island.

DSAL is pleased to announce the following scholarship program for families seeking support to offset expenses incurred while traveling to and participating in national conventions associated with Down syndrome.

The new Down syndrome center at MUSC Children's Hospital

MUSC has asked DSAL to encourage our families to complete this survey in an effort to make the new clinic able to best serve the needs of our community. Thank you.