WYCE's Community Connection (02-26-23): getting to know the people behind The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

13/10/2023 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's episode, we spoke with Melissa Perrin, Program Director with The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (
Melissa told us that the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) was formed in 1985 by six couples who had children with Down syndrome. Their original aim was to provide support and share knowledge with other families. Through the years, the goals of the Association have broadened to encompass advocacy, public awareness, and the distribution of information relevant to Down syndrome.
We also spoke about some of the celebrations associated with World Down Syndrome Day.
Online: Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

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