The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society champions acceptance for people with Down syndrome and their families through support groups, outreach, education, and advocacy.

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which people with Down syndrome experience rich, full lives as valued members of welcoming communities.

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About LDSS

Our family support group is for anyone touched by Down syndrome in the greater Savannah/ Lowcountry area. Created in 2006, the LDSS reaches families in the eight surrounding counties. Meetings every third Thursday of the month typically feature a guest speaker as well as social time for families to interact with one another. We encourage people to bring their children. The LDSS is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society.

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Buddy Walk

We had our first Buddy Walk at Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah in October 2006. It was wonderfully successful, with nearly 1,600 people supporting Down syndrome awareness. For the last few years, over 5,000 people have regularly attended our annual walks. Our nineteenth Buddy Walk was held October 5, 2024 in Forsyth Park.

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Night of Champions

LDSS hosts an annual Night of Champions in May. This community event recognizes area businesses that employ differently abled adults, including those with Down Syndrome, and celebrates the contributions made by these employees. For more information, please visit this page and our Facebook page

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Camp Buddy

Camp Buddy provides physical, occupational and speech therapies for children with Down syndrome. The Camp promotes the retention of the educational accomplishments that children have made during the school year by bridging the summer months to the upcoming school year.

Mission

Champion acceptance for people with Down syndrome and their families through support groups, outreach, education, and advocacy.

Vision

A world in which people with Down syndrome experience rich, full lives as valued members of welcoming communities.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions or needs, please call or e-mail us

912-436-3626

LDSS Board Members
President: Candy Bogardus, cbogardus@ldssga.org
Vice President, Jason Ambrose
Secretary: Martha Martinez
Treasurer: Stephen Greene

Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
1525 Dean Forest Rd. Suite 500
Savannah, GA 31408

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