We connect Down syndrome
organizations
to each other.

About Us

Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action started as a conference bringing together outstanding leadership from Down syndrome organizations around the country. After consecutive years of explosive growth, the conference has extended its reach internationally and is now a 501c3 nonprofit trade association continuing its mission:

To support and advance the growth and service capabilities of the local and regional Down syndrome organizations we serve, to be the conduit of value-driven training, programs, best practices and support for our members.

DSAIA's purpose continues to be to serve our affiliates through collaboration, resource sharing, and networking.  View a webinar explaining the many benefits of joining the Trade Association.  To see the latest DSAIA Report Card presented in February 2011, click here.

This site will continue to develop and grow. We encourage you to check back often and follow our progress.

 

Board of Directors

Louise Borke
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
louiseborke@gmail.com

Laura Chapnek
DS Network of Arizona
lchapnek@cox.net

David Egan
Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia

Ken Ehrle
Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans
kpehrle@cox.net

Doris Erhart
Down Syndrome Asssociation of Central Oklahoma
derhart@erhartllc.net

Charlene "Char" Hill, Treasurer
chill@scottgroup.com

Connie Hutzel, Secretary
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati

 

 

Mark Leach
Down Syndrome of Louisville
mleach@stites.com

Robbin Lyons
Wisconsin Upside Down
thomtalent@aol.com

Bryan Maddex
Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte
bmaddex@gmail.com

Joe Meares, President
Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome
president@dsaia.org

Rosa Rocha
Down Syndrome Association of Houston
rosarocha08@sbcglobal.net

Amy Van Bergen, Vice-President
Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida
avanbergen@dsacf.org

Sabra Vaughan
Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society
sabra1963@sbcglobal.net

 


Staff

Executive Director
Deanna Tharpe
director@dsaia.org

 
 

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