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Panama City Down Syndrome Support Site welcome to pcdownies

Updated OCTOBER 2009

WE HAVE MOVED TO A NEW HOME!!
http://downsyndrome.viviti.com/
UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS!!

WATCH FOR GREAT NEW THINGS COMING SOON!!!

National Organizations
National Down Syndrome Society

National Down Syndrome Congress

Social Security Online Youth Site

Idea national resources

National Coalition For Parent Involvement In Education



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Up With Downs
Local Parent Support Group
If you would like to participate with Acton Up With Downs, Bay County's Newest and only Down syndrome support group please Click Here for more information.







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WE HAVE MOVED TO A NEW HOME!! http://downsyndrome.viviti.com/ UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS!! WATCH FOR GREAT NEW THINGS COMING SOON!!!

My name is Debbie. I am the proud mother of Christopher. Christopher was born july 20,2002 with Trisomy 21. When Christopher was born I was appalled that the information and resources in Panama City and the surrounding area were so limited. There was not even a support group. A little has changed but more can be done but we need your support. As parents it is up to us to advocate for our children.
It was created to support, educate and provide families with information and resource in the Panama City Florida area who are blessed with a child who has Down Syndrome.

My Goal is to provide an on-going parent-to-parent support system, making available a network of resources within the community at large, i.e. social, physical, emotional, spiritual and educational contacts to meet the needs of the parents, siblings and persons with Down Syndrome. I also strive to create more awareness within the community.
If anyone is interesting in contributing to this endeavor please let me know. It is more than welcome.

I am not a medical professional! I am not an expert in any field. Please Read The disclaimer below! The information provided on this website is gathered through my research as a parent of a child with Downs Syndrome.
I am learning just as you are!
This is not a Support Group, but we offer support.

Panama City Does now have a wonderful Support Group. Acton Up With Downs! Check it out! We Will See You There!!

I am always trying to add more resources and information so check back soon!


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Florida Links
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

The Family Network on Disabilities , Florida

Bureau Of Exceptional Education and Student Services

Florida Inclusion Network

Family Cafe

Florida Association For Community Action,Inc

Team Florida Partnership
My Florida, Child Care Information

Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System


Military Resources
Military OneSource

Military HomeFront



Recommended Readings
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Some Great Educational Links


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Other Great Resources
Ability Magazine

Down Syndrome Research Advocacy Group

Sensory Processing Disorder Network

Growth Charts For Children With DS

Assistive Technology

Picture Cards

Council For Exceptional Education













Local Links
Bay County and Surrounding Areas

Children's Home Society

Local Wic Office

Early Education and Care, Inc

Healthy Families

Healthy Start

Untied Way of Northwest Florida

Sunrise Community

Acton Up With Downs Is an advocacy group recently formed by parents of children with Down Syndrome.
The mission of our group is to provide support, resources, and advocacy with the aim of increasing awareness, acceptance, and inclusion in Bay County for individuals with Down Syndrome, their families, and caregivers.
Our group hopes to raise funds to cover the numerous services we would like to bring to Bay County

PCdowies is an online resource center maintained and created my a mom! Together we can work to make a difference!

2007 Christmas Parade Panama City, FL