The Up Side of Downs - Down Syndrome Family Support Network

The Up Side of Downs provides support, education & advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families & communities.

Volunteer With The USOD

We are very excited to announce on-line registration and tracking for volunteer opportunities for the USOD. It is so easy to create a user name & log in, list your interests & unique skills, then see what is available & sign up in 1-2-3. Additionally, we will be utilizing this system to track volunteer hours for the USOD Family Grants program which requests between 5-10 hours a year.

Log in here to be a USOD Volunteer

This Week We Need Help With
1) Writing Press Releases
2) Proofing Print Materials
3) Host for Baby Toddler Group in Westlake

Blog Posts

unfounded worries

Posted by Meghan M. Wilkinson on March 12, 2010 at 10:18pm

Mayfield area playgroup

Posted by Keira Shiban on March 11, 2010 at 1:06pm

My baby girl

Posted by Michelle Dawn Maynard on March 3, 2010 at 7:17pm — 3 Comments

Patience

Posted by Meghan M. Wilkinson on February 26, 2010 at 12:34am — 5 Comments

Just what I needed today....

Posted by Deborah Marks on February 23, 2010 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

Latest Activity

Meghan M. Wilkinson added a blog post

unfounded worries

I am writing tonight to get something outta my head and hopefully to put the thought to rest- though I am certain that will never actually happen. Tomorrow I am taking C&C to the airfield where my family has been skydiving since I was a mere child m…

17 hours ago

Keira Shiban added a blog post

Mayfield area playgroup

Hello, I'm interested in starting a summer playgroup in the Mayfield area. My daughter Sophia is 2 1/2. Siblings welcome too! I can be contacted at keirashiban@gmail.com. Looking forward to meeting you!

on Thursday

Laura Skwarski updated an event

Shining Diamonds at Cleveland Clinic Community Room A

March 16, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm

We invite you to join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children and adults with Down syndrome and an alphabet soup of complex needs. While each multi-facted shining diamond is unique, supporting our loved one has led us to a common pla…

on Thursday

Danelle Eikens added a discussion to the group School Age Kids

Piano Teacher

A friend of mine is looking for someone who can teach piano to a little friend of hers who is 10yrs old and has MD. The little girl can use her hands, but uses a wheelchair and is on a ventilator. The trick is, though, she lives at the Aristocrat…

on Thursday

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Latest issue Sunburst News 12-3-09

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The USOD Family Network is an education & support resource. The Up Side of Downs of Greater Cleveland does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services from any of the groups or companies within the USOD Family Network or the USOD website.