March 1st through March 21st marks our 21 Day Challenge where we Spread the Word to End the “R” Word leading up to World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st. If you hear someone use this word, say something to them. Educate them. Spread the message. Take the challenge!💙💛 Craig Woodard, Sr. Executive Director DSATB💙💛
The Down Syndrome Association of Tampa Bay was asked to partner with the Matthew Foundation for the 2021 Virtual Super Fest Central Florida. With the Super Bowl held in our own backyard, we helped demonstrate instruction and training virtually with many former and current NFL players, the Bucs and the city of Tampa while promoting
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DSATB is helping host the 2021 Super Fest with the Matthew Foundation. Join us for our virtual event Saturday February 6th at noon. We’ll hear from NFL players, community leaders and much more about inclusion in sports. You don’t want to miss this event. Craig Woodard, Sr.Executive DirectorDSATB 💙💛 https://fb.me/e/3eZEOHqQF
DSATB kicked of our Inaugural Buddy Walk Drive-Thru event on October 24th at the Kiddy Up Ranch in Hudson, FL. Due to Covid-19, we changed gears and practiced social distancing while all wore masks. This event brought many of us together for the first time since March because of the pandemic. We were blessed by the
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Ippolito Elementary hosted the 3rd Annual Are You Down? Fashion Show on October 31st wrapping up a month long celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. DSATB Executive Director Craig Woodard, Sr. and his wife Christine the organization’s Advocacy Director, their son Craig Jr. attends Ippolito. He’s in 1st grade and ESE Specialist Kaleena McQueen-Jones and
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This book shares the journeys of seven families that were blessed with children born with Down syndrome. Through our stories, maybe we can help change the outcome for those parents put in a pivotal situation. Latest reports state the termination rate after receiving a positive diagnosis for Down syndrome is around 90%. This must change.
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