Mohawk Valley Down Syndrome Support and Awareness Group at Upstate Cerebral Palsy is a resource for individuals and families of those with Down Syndrome in the Mohawk Valley. This local group of families meet monthly to share strategies for success and to help face the challenges of Down Syndrome. Some activities include family fun days such as bowling, picnics and holiday parties. Professionals are invited to speak on topics requested by group members.
Past presenters include:
Dr. Chris Clark
Dr. Rosanne Westgate
Director of the Kennedy-Willis Center
Tracy Menapace
CNY Early Childhood Direction Center
Cheryl Clark, Sujeet and Carrie Desai, Shawn Hoyt, Michele Lowel, E. Spratt and April Witusik
The Self-Advocacy Association of NYS
Nancy Seller
Vice President of Early Childhood Education at Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Katie Bergeron Peglow, PT, MS
President and COO of Adaptivemall.com
For more information, please call (315) 738-0794 ext. 223 or mail:
Mohawk Valley Down Syndrome Support and Awareness Group
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
258 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13502