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 enable networking and supports for all people with Down syndrome and their families in Massachusetts.
• To provide a clearinghouse of information about resources and advocacy related to Down syndrome in Massachusetts.
• To better educate the public about Down syndrome in Massachusetts
• To advocate for improved systemic change on issues such as community inclusion, transition, and employment for people with Down syndrome.
• To empower all people with Down syndrome to become effective self-advocates.
• To ensure that all individuals with Down syndrome in Massachusetts have access to high quality primary and secondary education.
• To ensure that all individuals with Down syndrome have access to high quality medical services and research.
• To ensure all adults with Down syndrome in Massachusetts have employment and other opportunities.