Mission, Vision, Purposes

Mission Statement

To ensure individuals with Down syndrome in Massachusetts are valued, included, and given the opportunities to pursue fulfilling lives by providing information, networking opportunities, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large.

Vision

The MDSC wants to be recognized by people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large as the preeminent organization in Massachusetts for information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome.

Purposes

• To ensure that expectant families in Massachusetts receive accurate and up-to-date information about Down syndrome and desired supports.
• To better educate the public in Massachusetts about Down syndrome
• To enable networking and direct supports for all people with Down syndrome and their families in Massachusetts.
• To educate our stakeholders through a clearinghouse of information about resources and advocacy, and transition planning related to Down syndrome in Massachusetts.
• To advocate for improved systemic change on issues such as community inclusion and employment for adults with Down syndrome.
• To empower all people with Down syndrome to become effective self-advocates.
• To advocate that all individuals with Down syndrome in Massachusetts have high quality education, which includes transition planning.
• To advocate for all individuals with Down syndrome to have access to high quality medical services and research.