Down Syndrome Awareness Group
of East Tennessee

The Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee (DSAG), a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization, is a parent-initiated organization developed to provide information and support to families of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) and to raise awareness within the community about the abilities of individuals with DS and the benefits of their inclusion into society.

DSAG works to educate and link individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and professionals by:

• Educating individuals and families about available resources and programs
• Hosting conferences on information pertinent to Down syndrome
• Organizing socials in order for individuals and families to network
• Providing Down Comfort Gifts with information to new parents
• Publishing our newsletter and providing other pertinent information and support

DSAG serves the following counties in East Tennessee:
Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn*, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Union
* McMinn county is dually served by DSAG and by the Chattanooga Down Syndrome Society.

Activities Scholarship Form

DADS Breakfast
When: Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 8:00am
Where: Chik-fil-A (Homberg Drive in Knoxville) (directions)

I Can Bike Camp
When: June 10-14, 2013 - 8:00am
Where: Tennessee School for the Deaf (in Knoxville) (directions)
Registration: email or call: 865.202.8867

Requirements
• be at least 8 years old
• have a disability
• walk without an assistive device
• be able to side step to both sides
• be able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
• have a minimum inseam of at least 20"
• not exceed the weight maximum of 220 lbs

DSAG Board Meeting
When: Saturday, June 19, 2013 - 6:30pm
Where: Puleo's Grille (Merchant's Drive) (directions)

Buddy Walk
When: Sunday, October 13, 2013
Where: World's Fair Park (Knoxville) (directions)