Check out The Columbus Dispatch's recent Op-ed column written by DSACO President & CEO, Kari Jones. https://www.dispatch.com/opinion/20190223/column-disability-inclusion-is-smart-business-decision...
We couldn't be happier for the Lombardi family-- especially Peter-- who got his wish today! Check it out! https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pope-francis-fulfills-wish-of-boy-with-down-syndrome-who-survived-cancer/ ...
Click here to read about DSACO's partnership with 2FGR for our weekly Running Club....
Watch the video and read the story about Ellie's first bucket on her Worthington basketball team!...
This story was submitted by Lisa Pallini about her daughter, Ella's inclusion in church. Inclusion was not even in my vocabulary when my daughter, Ella, was born. The older she gets the more I appreciate all the adjustments that have been made for her. When she was born she went to our church nursery like every...
Thank you to Lauren's mom, Debbie, for sharing this heartwarming story about inclusion at tennis camp! My daughter, Lauren, has Down syndrome and is now 19. Since 2010, she has been attending No Limits Superstar tennis camp in Lancaster. This camp is operated through Lancaster Parks and Recreation. Since this camp is inclusive of athletes of ALL...
The 2016 Columbus Buddy Walk was our very first Buddy Walk that we get to participate in. My family and I were so thrilled and have been working so hard to fundraise and add members to our team, Norah’s Force! When DSACO advised they were going to have Columbus Buddy Walk yard signs, I was so proud...
We always love a good inclusion and acceptance story! The blurb below was submitted by Julia, Carson's mom. Carson participated in The Kid’s Fashion Show for Fashion Week Columbus on October 8th. He, along with other boys, were dressed in designs by HOMAGE. Announcer WBNS-10TV - Columbus, Ohio news reporter, Brittany Begley said, “Carson just brought...
Today's story was written by Regina, Jenny's mom. She talks about how Down syndrome does not define Jenny or her abilities. She is accepted in her community as Jenny, not by her disability. As a single parent, it was hard to be as committed as I wanted to my daughter’s school functions. One time, I received a...
Will has a lot of friends at school and sometimes it is hard for his teacher or aide to transition him down the hall because his 'fans' all want to give him a hug or grab a high-five. Sometimes the hugs can be distracting, so his teacher decided to read the class a book about...