DSANV's Fabulous Families
This fall we were thrilled to offer our members discounted fall family photo mini sessions. While waiting for their session, members shared how the organization has been able to support them as well as how thankful they are to love someone with a little something extra! Enjoy learning about some of our featured families below!
Hudson Family
Jack is the best way to bring amazing people into our lives.
DSANV has connected us to families, support, and given us a sense of connection.
Dennis Family
Nick is the heart of our family.
DSANV has supported our family by providing resources and activities for our family.
Hayes Family
Audrey adds smiles, laughs and the best hugs ever.
DSANV has provided many resources to include discussion groups with other families with individuals with Down syndrome who share similar challenges and questions. DSANV also provides a variety of programs for all ages and is great about including the siblings.
Reuwer/Swica Family
Felix adds so much joy to our family!
We have made so many wonderful friends from the New Parent Breakfasts.
Toumey Family
Nicole helps our family find joy in the simple things.
DSANV has provided us with activities to attend, guidance on how to support education through the use of The Learning Program, and helped us make friends.
Imron Family
Weston adds silliness and laughter to our family!
DSANV has connected us to families, support, and given us a sense of connection.
Zielaskiewicz Family
Landry adds joy, perspective, dance parties and giggles to our family.
DSANV has helped our family by being the best resource for recommendations, suggestions and opportunities to make new friends. (Better than Google)
Keiser Family
Katherine adds the same things as a typical child: love, joy, adventure, except for longer.
We have enjoyed DSANV's reading programs and social activities.
Padgett Family
Robert brings a bundle of unconditional love, joy, and energy to our family. His fun sense of humor and positive attitude keep us grounded in what's important in life and help to keep us young.
We were able to take advantage of advocacy opportunities and information about support services through DSANV when Robert was young. More recently, he has enjoyed the DSANV-FCPS Career Development program.
