Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
Address
1300 Strassner Drive
Brentwood, MO 63144
(314) 961-2504
AKA:
DSAGSL
Description:
To serve, support, and celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families, through every stage of life. Services include Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups, Children's Play Groups, Specialized Information and Referral, Libraries and Workshops/Symposiums, skill building programs for individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, social family events, online programs, benefits navigation.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 6, 2024
Employer ID:
431108833
Year Incorporated:
1976
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1300 Strassner Drive
Brentwood, MO 63144
Contacts
Erin Suelmann
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 961-2504
Fax
(314) 989-1579
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Designated parking, Outside ramps, Wheelchair access, Public transportation access
Services
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Description
Offers family support, benefits navigation support, resources, referrals, workshops and education for caregivers of individuals with Down Syndrome.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Parents, siblings or other caregivers who are taking care of an adult with Down syndrome
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Call for details
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Small Steps Therapeutic Playgroup: Playgroup for babies and toddlers with networking for parents.
Hours
Call for Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Parents of infants and toddlers with Down Syndrome
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for intake
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Provides assistance with finding community based employment. The program offers training, internships, hand-on employment opportunities, and volunteering experiences.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Individuals 18 years and older with Down Syndrome
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call for details
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Community Awareness Ambassadors: Trained parents, professionals and advocates are available to present on issues related to Down syndrome and Ability awareness.
Hours
Call for Hours
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Individuals who are interested in better serving and helping individuals with Down syndrome.
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call for details
Languages
English
Service Area
Anyone living in Eastern Missouri or Southern Illinois
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Offers a book lending library with materials on Down Syndrome.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Down Syndrome related issues
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Missouri
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Description
Participants will be placed into a band consisting of four-five musicians to learn how to participate in a rock band. Each band will perform music based on their likes. At the end of the program, participants will perform as a band at an actual performance venue.
Hours
Call for Hours
Required Documents
Parent or guardian must complete application
Eligibility
Age 10 years and older with Down Syndrome
Fees
$100.00 and participants receive a t-shirt
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website To Apply at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054ea5a72ca6f49-rock#/
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Offers a one year internship to adults with Down syndrome through a formal internship program. Interns are paired with a staff person to work on various projects and events that take place throughout the year. Works with interns to set goals and meets regularly to ensure interns are getting the most out of the program.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Completed office internship application
Eligibility
Individuals age 18 years and older with Down Syndrome
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website to Apply at https://dsagsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/R2W-Career-Solutions-Training-Application-fillable-2022-1.pdf
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
New parents of children born with Down Syndrome can be matched with a mentor.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
New parents of children born with Down Syndrome
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Ready 2 Work Academy: Students in the class will explore and identify their passions, learn about opportunities, practice employment skills and learn how to apply for a job. Ready 2 Work Jr. Academy: Helping students in high school get a start on job-readiness for post-graduation. Program may include volunteer work and internships. Also offers summer classes, job-site visits and one-on-one mentoring.
Hours
Call for Hours
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Ready 2 Work Academy: Individuals age 18 years and older with Down syndrome Ready 2 Work Jr. Academy: High school aged students with Down syndrome
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call for details
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Offers a variety of in-person and online skill building and social programs.
Hours
Visit Website at www.dsagsl.org/programs/steps-to-independence/ for calendar of upcoming classes
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Individuals 18 years and older with Down Syndrome
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
call for details
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Provides information and resources related to Down syndrome.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
This camp teaches individuals with developmental disabilities ages 8 and older to ride a conventional two wheeled bike.
Hours
July 16, 2019 to July 18, 2019 9:30am to 12:00pm (noon) at United Services for Children, 4140 Old Mill Parkway, St. Peters, MO 63304
Required Documents
Completed application
Eligibility
- Ages 3-5 years - Diagnosed with a developmental disability - Able to walk without assistive device - Willing and able to wear a bike helmet - Able to sidestep to both sides - Able to attend camp all 5 days - Weight of no more than 220 pounds - Minimum inseam of 20 inches (measured from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Go to www.dsagsl.org/programs/next-steps/bike-camp to download the application, mail in or deliver application and payment to office
Languages
English
Service Area
Illinois and Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Activities include music time with Midwest Music Therapy, gross motor exercises with Special Olympics Young Athletes program, and more! Spots are limited and registration is required.
Hours
5:30-7:00pm 4th Wednesday of each month at the Collinsville Activity Center 3rd Thursday of each month at the DSAGSL Office in Brentwood January 2023 â May 2023
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Children ages 3-8 born with Down syndrome
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Register on website at dsagsl.org/forms/programs-registration/
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Offers workshops for adults and teens with Down syndrome and their caregivers to help plan and prepare for the future.
Hours
Call for Hours
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Teens and adults with Down syndrome
Fees
$10.00
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website at www.dsagsl.org/events/conferences-seminars/ to register
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Charles and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Missouri
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